Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Country Blues
Stems reach 40–80 cm.
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
8–10 cm
Bloom habit
Large, quartered blooms opening into a clover- or heart-shaped rosette.
Petal count
More than 50 petals (average of 52).
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Medium-green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
light, sweet old-rose scent
Color Description
Pink to bluish-purple with darker outer petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Stems reach 40–80 cm.
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Disease resistant in greenhouse conditions; somewhat susceptible to black spot and mildew in the garden.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week applied at the base.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in garden conditions; pests include aphids and Japanese beetles.