Petal Pals
floribunda · 2006
Desmond Tutu - Sunbelt
Rosa 'KORtutu'
3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
4 inches
Bloom habit
Large, high-centered buds opening to double flowers, borne in clusters and as singles.
Petal count
40 to 48 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, mild fragrance.
Color Description
deep red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 feet
Spread
30 inches
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Outstanding disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water regularly until established; provide at least an inch of water per week during the growing season, watering deeply at the base to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced rose food or compost as leaves emerge and again after each bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring as growth resumes to remove dead, spindly, or diseased material and to shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant; susceptible to black spot if foliage remains wet.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold medal winner in international competition