Petal Pals
shrub · 1992
Rosalina
Rosa
3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
small
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
single
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
rich green
Foliage surface
not specified
Fragrance Notes
not specified
Color Description
Bright pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
generally good, though susceptible to common rose diseases like black spot and powdery mildew
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week, ideally applied at the base.
Fertilizer
Use a general-purpose, balanced fertilizer in early spring, after the first flush of bloom, and in mid-July.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Common issues include aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and Japanese beetles.
🧬 Pedigree
The Fairy × Unnamed Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Royal National Rose Society Trial Ground Certificate (1994)