Petal Pals
floribunda · 1985
Antique Silk
Rosa 'Antique Silk'
6-10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3 inches
Petal count
20-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
cream
Fragrance
very strong
Fragrance Notes
Myrrh, old rose, and fruit
Color Description
pale orange-ivory
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6-10 feet
Soil
Rich, well-drained loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Consistent, regular watering; about an inch per week. Water at the base of the plant in the morning.
Fertilizer
Granular rose fertilizer applied in early spring; additional applications can be made in late spring and early summer.
Pruning
Late winter to early spring. Remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood and shape the plant to maintain form.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids and Japanese beetles; fungal issues like black spot, anthracnose, and powdery mildew if kept too wet.
🧬 Pedigree
'Anabell' x Unknown