Petal Pals
shrub · 2008
Lucifer
Rosa
3 feet (approx. 90 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Part shade
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2 1/3" - 3 1/5" (approx. 6-8 cm)
Bloom habit
Cupped, borne mostly solitary or in small clusters of 3-7 blooms on often bending peduncles.
Petal count
30-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Citrus, often layered over classic old-rose notes.
Color Description
Translucent lavender with a luminous silver-white reverse; fades to white edges in heat
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Partial shade
Height
3 feet (approx. 90 cm)
Spread
2-3 ft
Soil
Grows well in all types of soils, preferably moderately moist and well-drained.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Prefers moderate, deep watering at the base of the plant; avoid overhead watering.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer once a month during growing season
Pruning
Requires deadheading after flowering.
Pests & Diseases
General rose pests such as aphids may occur; disease resistance is average.
🧬 Pedigree
unrecorded