Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1968
Adair Roche
Rosa 'Adair Roche'
90 cm to 120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters or singly on long, sturdy stems.
Petal count
Double (approx. 26-40 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a rich, elegant scent typical of Hybrid Tea roses.
Color Description
A deep pink or salmon-pink bloom with a notably lighter, silvery-pink reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90 cm to 120 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Soil
Prefers fertile, well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–10
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring. Remove dead, diseased, or spindly wood. In warmer climates, prune by one-third; in colder climates, prune more heavily to maintain health and shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose issues like blackspot, powdery mildew, and aphids; requires good air circulation.
🧬 Pedigree
'Paddy McGredy' × seedling of 'Femina' (Gaujard)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RNRS Gold Medal (1968); RNRS President's International Trophy (1968)