Petal Pals
shrub · 1978
Rosa
4-6ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom habit
Profusely borne in clusters of 5-10.
Petal count
33 (or 26-40 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Sweetly scented; described as noticeable, ranging from light and fresh to rich and classic.
Color Description
Lovely soft pink, double blooms that are at times blushed with soft apricot and white at the base of the petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6ft
Spread
3-4ft
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
At least one inch of water per week during the growing season.
Fertilizer
Seasonal fertilization; avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent overgrowth of foliage at the expense of blooms.
Pruning
Deadhead spent blooms just above the first five-leaflet stem to encourage reblooming.
Pests & Diseases
Leaf cutter bees may cut semi-circle shaped holes in leaves, though they pose no real threat to plant health.