Petal Pals
shrub · 2016
Rosa
2' to 4' (60cm to 120cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
3" to 4" (10 to 12 cm)
Bloom habit
cupped, double-petaled
Petal count
very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
cream
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
citrus
Color Description
cream-colored petals with a touch of apricot at the center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2' to 4' (60cm to 120cm)
Soil
Fast-draining soil well-amended with rich organic matter, with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
strong
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Needs a deep drink at the base each week.
Fertilizer
Roses are heavy feeders; use fertilizer suitable for roses.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before plants break dormancy or when new growth is just emerging.
Pests & Diseases
Possible pests include aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, and rose chafer. Diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.