Petal Pals
climber · 1985
Rosa 'MEIviolin'
8 to 12 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large, 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Very full, 40+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild fruity scent
Color Description
Creamy white with soft pink centers and edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8 to 12 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after bloom flushes
Pruning
Prune lightly to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant but susceptible to blackspot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Danse des Sylphes x Hanna
🏆 Awards & Recognition
World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame (2006)