Petal Pals
shrub · 1999
Crown Princess Margareta
Rosa
3 to 14 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
apricot
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Blue/Green
Fragrance Notes
Complex profiles including tea rose, myrrh, fruit, or old rose.
Color Description
Apricot or apricot blend
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 14 feet
Spread
3 to 10 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained loamy soil enriched with organic matter like compost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Generally better disease resistance than older rose varieties.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Consistent, regular watering; water deeply in the first year to establish roots, preferably at the base in the morning.
Pruning
Little to no pruning for the first two years; main pruning should occur between late winter and early spring, or after the spring flush for climbers.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, rust, aphids, and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
Abraham Darby x unknown seedling