Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Caldwell Pink
Rosa
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
1.5 inches
Bloom habit
Successive flushes of double carnation-like blooms in clusters of 20-50.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Green
Foliage surface
Small, neat, and pointed.
Fragrance Notes
Generally considered non-fragrant, though some sources describe it as very lightly fragrant.
Color Description
Lilac pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Prefers well-drained, amended soil but will tolerate alkaline clay, thin, or rocky soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent disease and heat tolerance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires consistent moisture until established; average water needs during the growing season; supplement rain to ensure 1-2 inches per week.
Fertilizer
Fertilize regularly throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune regularly in warm weather and heavily around February.
Pests & Diseases
Highly resistant to common rose diseases; can be grown organically without spraying.
🧬 Pedigree
unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
unknown