Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Venusta Pendula
10 to 15 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Large, lax clusters of small flowers.
Petal count
Double, semi-double, 17-25 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Light to medium green.
Foliage surface
Smooth, slightly glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, musk-like fragrance.
Color Description
White to pale flesh-pink fading to white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10 to 15 feet
Spread
6 to 10 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common fungal diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of bloom.
Pruning
Prune after flowering; remove old, dead, or diseased wood. Requires minimal pruning due to its lax, pendulous habit.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids and mildew if not ventilated.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa arvensis x Rosa moschata
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit