Petal Pals
shrub · 2018
The Mill on the Floss
Rosa hybrida
1.3-1.5 metres
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Large clusters of neat, deeply cupped blooms held above the foliage on gently arching stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Mid green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fruity
Color Description
Mid-pink fading to pale lilac-pink with distinct carmine-pink petal edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.3-1.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, and sand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Very good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water at the base 2-3 times per week until established; keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance; water at the base to discourage potential disease.
🧬 Pedigree
Two unnamed and unpatented seedlings of class Rosa hybrida