Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
A. H. Kirk
Rosa 'A. H. Kirk'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Produces large, double-petaled flowers typically borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a moderate, classic rose fragrance.
Color Description
The blooms are described as rose-red to dark pink, often featuring lighter shading on the petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil rich in organic matter with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average; requires preventative care for fungal diseases in humid climates.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the peak growing season and dry periods.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Traditional hybrid tea pruning; remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood in late winter or early spring and prune back remaining canes to encourage vigorous new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose ailments such as black spot, powdery mildew, and aphids, typical for hybrid tea cultivars of its era.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown