Petal Pals
shrub · 2012
Rainy Blue
Rosa
5' to 6.5'
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2.25 inches
Bloom habit
Small clusters, rosette bloom form
Petal count
Up to approximately 57 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
lavender
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Green
Fragrance Notes
Soft, sweet fragrance
Color Description
Blue
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5' to 6.5'
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Strong disease resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Needs a steady supply of moisture in the deeper root zone; avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Fertilizer
Heavy feeder; fertilize in early spring at the time of pruning and follow up with a second feed after the first flowering in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to encourage fresh growth; climbing roses generally need less pruning than bush-type roses.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose issues like black spot and powdery mildew; Japanese beetles and deer may be a challenge.
🧬 Pedigree
Libertas × Old Port