Petal Pals
shrub · 1980
Rosa
1.2m
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Produces large, individual and perfectly formed blooms.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Color Description
white
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2m
Soil
Loamy, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
3 Star Health Rating
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular deep water; ensure plants are well hydrated.
Fertilizer
Fertilize every 6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced rose and flower food (e.g., 5-20-10 or 5-6-3).
Pruning
In late winter or very early spring, prune out dead, diseased, or damaged wood. Cut back to a healthy outward-facing bud and to live wood. Remove crossing canes to open the center for air movement.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildew, blackspot, botrytis blight, downy mildew, rose mosaic virus, rose rosette disease, galls, aphids, thrips, spider mites, beetles, leaf rollers, leaf cutter bees, and rose midge.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa wichuraiana 'Yakachinensis' × Rosa multiflora var. adenochaeta Ohwi