Petal Pals
floribunda · 2015
Rosa hybrida
2 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Borne mostly solitary or in small clusters/panicles of 1 to 6 flowers.
Petal count
Up to 120 petals (very full).
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
blush
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green.
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy and leathery.
Fragrance Notes
Fruity notes of apricot, apple, and quince with hints of vanilla and cream.
Color Description
Creamy pink with an apricot center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 2.5 feet
Soil
Enriched, loamy, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Excellent/exceptional disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; avoid overhead watering.
Fertilizer
Not specified
Pruning
Prune in early spring just before new growth begins; remove dead, damaged, or diseased canes and thin, weak, or crossing stems. As a floribunda/hybrid tea type, it responds well to cutting back by about a third to a half to encourage strong stems.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant; standard rose pests like aphids and spider mites may occur.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling × Focus
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Golden Rose of Baden-Baden (2016)