Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Topsi
Rosa
45 cm (1.5 feet)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
4–5 cm (2 inches)
Bloom habit
Large clusters of semi-double to double flowers.
Petal count
15–25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
orange
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy and leathery
Fragrance Notes
Mild, fresh fragrance with light fruity or apple notes.
Color Description
Glowing orange or vibrant orange-red blooms that maintain their color well in sunlight.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
45 cm (1.5 feet)
Spread
45–60 cm (1.5–2 feet)
Soil
Thrives in rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.5–7.5). Prefers soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture, approximately 1 inch per week. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms in mid-summer. Supplement with organic mulch or compost annually.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring (around mid-March) before new growth starts. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood, and thin out crossing branches. Cut back healthy canes by about one-third to encourage bushy growth.
Pests & Diseases
Excellent resistance to common rose diseases, including blackspot, powdery mildew, and rust.
🧬 Pedigree
Fragrant Cloud × Signalfeuer
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Belfast Gold Medal (1971); Rome Gold Medal (1971)