Petal Pals
floribunda · 2006
Cinderella Fairy Tale
Rosa 'KORfobalt'
4-5 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
4 inches
Bloom habit
Small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned rosette form.
Petal count
50+
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fruity apple fragrance with powdery nuances.
Color Description
Pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 ft
Spread
2-4 ft
Soil
Moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Very disease resistant, particularly to blackspot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires moist but well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring, followed by a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
Pruning
Spring pruning: remove old canes, dead or diseased wood, and crossing canes. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by one-third; prune more heavily in colder areas.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, sawflies, and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x 'Centenaire de Lourdes'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold medals in Baden-Baden, Geneva and Rome