Petal Pals
climber · 1958
Schoolgirl
Rosa 'Schoolgirl'
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom habit
Loose, flat, double flowers on stiff stems.
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Fragrance Notes
Lightly scented.
Color Description
Orange-pink or copper-apricot
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep watering when the soil begins to dry out; avoid constant light sprinkles.
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer applied monthly during the growing season.
Pruning
Pruning group 17 (climbing roses). Prune to maintain shape and size, remove weak or spindly growth, and encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose slugworm sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly, rose black spot, rose rust, replant disease, rose dieback, powdery mildew, and honey fungus.
🧬 Pedigree
Coral Dawn x Fashion
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RNRS Gold Medal