Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2005
Neptune
Rosa 'WEKhilpurnil'
4' to 5'
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4.5"
Bloom habit
borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, reflexed form
Petal count
34 to 45 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
lavender
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
citrus, rose, sweet
Color Description
Icy lavender blooms accented with purple petal edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4' to 5'
Spread
22" to 28"
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Generally considered to have disease-resistant foliage.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply at the base once or twice a week, especially during dry periods; avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer or rose-specific blend in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle; stop fertilizing 6-8 weeks before the first frost.
Pruning
In early spring, remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by about one-third; prune more heavily in colder areas.
Pests & Diseases
Blooms tend to ball in wet weather; susceptible to common rose diseases like black spot and powdery mildew if foliage remains wet.