Petal Pals
shrub · 2007
Windermere
3-4 ft (90-120 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large (approx 3-4 inches)
Bloom habit
Large, cupped blooms that open to a shallow cup shape.
Petal count
50-60
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
cream
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, fruity fragrance with hints of tea and citrus.
Color Description
Soft creamy white with a warm apricot-yellow center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 ft (90-120 cm)
Spread
2-3 ft (60-90 cm)
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to rust and mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance, but watch for common rose issues like black spot or aphids in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None specified