Petal Pals
polyantha · 1904
Marie Pavie
Rosa
15 inches to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
1.75 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
17-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage surface
dense
Fragrance Notes
Powdery, musky
Color Description
Blush, white shading, darker center. Soft-pink bud clusters swirl open and mature to pure white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
15 inches to 4 feet
Spread
2 feet
Soil
Ordinary, well-tilled, well-drained soil; prefers clayey soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–10
Disease Resistance
Very disease resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Soak the entire root zone at least twice a week in dry summer weather; keep moist until established.
Fertilizer
Provide regular fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to an open, outward-facing framework; remove old canes, dead or diseased wood, and crossing canes. Can be pruned short to 10 cm to maintain low height.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to rust, powdery mildew, and black spot disease.