Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
White Grootendorst
1.2 - 1.8 meters
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Small, approx 2-3 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Frilled, serrated petals, often 15-20
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Wrinkled, rugose
Fragrance Notes
Very light to no discernible fragrance.
Color Description
Pure white, sometimes with a slight greenish tint in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2 - 1.8 meters
Spread
0.9 - 1.2 meters
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, humus-rich soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to rust and mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, allow soil to dry slightly between sessions.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and trimming back stems by one-third.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids and blackspot under poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of F.J. Grootendorst