Petal Pals
floribunda · 1984
Sexy Rexy
Rosa 'MACrexy'
2.5 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
2.5 to 3 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters of fully double, shallow rosettes that resemble camellias.
Petal count
Approximately 40 to 50 petals.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Glossy green.
Foliage surface
Glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Light, pleasant, and sometimes described as spicy.
Color Description
Clear coral-pink or soft to medium pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2.5 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Excellent disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate water; keep the top inch of soil dry between waterings.
Fertilizer
Apply rose and flower food (e.g., 6-12-4) in spring; can be fed through the summer to encourage repeat blooming.
Pruning
Pruning is best undertaken at the end of February; deadhead blooms throughout the season to improve appearance and flowering capacity.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant; watch for aphids in spring.
🧬 Pedigree
'Seaspray' x 'Dreaming'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
World Rose Hall of Fame (2006)