Petal Pals
shrub · 1988
Winchester Cathedral
120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clustered
Petal count
80-100
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinctive fragrance with hints of honey and almond.
Color Description
Pure white, sometimes with a slight hint of pink in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120 cm
Spread
100 cm
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though may be susceptible to black spot in damp conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Mary Rose'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit