Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Marlene
0.5-1 metres
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom habit
Small or large clusters
Petal count
semi-double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
very lightly scented
Color Description
Bright red with deep velvet red petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
0.5-1 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Generally good, though black spot is a common issue in some climates.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water evenly to keep soil moist; newly planted roses require regular watering through their first two summers, while established roses in open ground only need water during drought.
Fertilizer
Apply a general rose or shrub fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before the plant breaks dormancy. Remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, aphids, thrips, and spider mites.