Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2002
Abracadabra
Rosa 'Abracadabra'
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
7 - 8 cm (2.75 - 3 inches)
Bloom habit
Medium-sized, double blooms produced mostly singly on long stems or in small clusters.
Petal count
17 - 25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
striped
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Faint fruity or citrus scent; occasionally described as having a hint of butterscotch.
Color Description
Striking and irregular stripes, streaks, and flecks of lemon yellow and cream over a deep maroon-red to dark burgundy background.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet)
Spread
40 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 feet)
Soil
Thrives in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil; adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy soils with proper amendments.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to black spot and average resistance to other common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide regular, deep watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water at the base to minimize leaf moisture.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Perform formative pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant; deadhead regularly to encourage reblooming.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot; may be susceptible to powdery mildew in high humidity or poor air circulation.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Hocus Pocus' (Kordes, 2000)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Golden Prize of the City of Glasgow, People's Choice Award, Prize of the City of Adelaide