Petal Pals
climber · 2013
Starlet Melina
Rosa
5 ft (150 - 200 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
4 - 6 cm
Bloom habit
medium-sized clusters with 3-6 individual blooms
Petal count
fully double-flowered
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
purple
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
light-green
Foliage surface
lush
Fragrance Notes
sweet and fruity
Color Description
Pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5 ft (150 - 200 cm)
Spread
2 ft
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Extremely resistant to fungal attacks, specifically black spot (4 stars) and mildew (2 stars).
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1–2 times a week; water new roses deeply every few days for the first month.
Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer 4 times a season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July) at a rate of one-fourth to one-half cup per bush; avoid fertilizing after early August.
Pruning
Requires regular pruning; prune to maintain shape and remove dead or diseased wood.
Pests & Diseases
Prone to black spot, Cercospora leaf spot, aphids, and sawflies; however, this cultivar is noted for being extremely resistant to fungal attacks.