Petal Pals
floribunda · 2012
Desmond Tutu
Rosa x 'KORtutu'
2-3 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3-4 in
Bloom habit
clusters
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy and leathery
Fragrance Notes
Light fragrance.
Color Description
Deep, vibrant red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
2 ft
Soil
Rich and well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regularly until established
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer 4 times a season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July)
Pruning
Prune in spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the plant
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant
🧬 Pedigree
unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR 2012