Petal Pals
shrub · 2010
Rosa
4 feet (approx. 100-150 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
4 inches (approx. 8-13 cm)
Bloom habit
Cupped, half-open flowers resembling tall bells.
Petal count
30-50
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Fragrance Notes
myrrh
Color Description
pure white
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 feet (approx. 100-150 cm)
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Good; described as heat and disease resilient.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soakings are recommended, providing about 1-2 inches of water per week, applied at the base to keep soil evenly moist.
Fertilizer
Use an all-purpose garden fertilizer with balanced N-P-K to support growth before and throughout the blooming cycle.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring, just as buds begin to swell or when forsythia blooms. Remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Prone to leaf spotting during rainy seasons; common rose pests include aphids, Japanese beetles, black spot, and powdery mildew.