Petal Pals
shrub · 2012
Topolina
Rosa 'Topolina'
30-55 cm (12-22 inches)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
1-4 cm (0.5-1.5 inches)
Bloom habit
Small, single, cluster-flowered blooms with a flat, open form and prominent stamens.
Petal count
5-12 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
pink
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Scentless; no noticeable fragrance.
Color Description
Mid-pink outer petals with a pastel pink interior and a prominent golden-yellow eye at the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
30-55 cm (12-22 inches)
Spread
40-70 cm (16-28 inches)
Soil
Thrives in well-drained, loamy, moist, and neutral soil, though it is adaptable to various soil types.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust; awarded the ADR label in 2010.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires consistent moisture and deep watering, especially during hot or dry periods; avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues.
Fertilizer
Apply a slow-release rose fertilizer twice a year, typically in spring and late spring or early summer; avoid excessive nitrogen.
Pruning
Prune during the dormant season in late winter or early spring; involves removing dead or diseased branches and a light trim to maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids and spider mites, but highly resistant to major fungal diseases.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR award (2010), Gold medal Baden-Baden (2010), Gold medal Den Haag (2012), Gold medal Hradec Kralove (2013), Gold medal Kortrijk (2010), Bronze medal Roeulx (2010).