Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1928
Adele Crofton
Rosa 'Adele Crofton'
2 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Large, semi-double blossoms typically borne on strong, medium-long stems.
Petal count
15-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a subtle, light rose scent.
Color Description
A soft yellow ground color beautifully overlaid with shades of apricot, coppery-salmon, and scarlet-orange.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Prefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average; requires preventative care against fungal issues.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering to maintain moist but well-drained soil, avoiding overhead irrigation to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle to support repeat flowering.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood and thin out internal branches to improve air circulation. Standard Hybrid Tea pruning practices apply.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose ailments such as blackspot, powdery mildew, and rust, as well as pests like aphids and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Noted in historical horticultural lists and exhibitions for its distinctive apricot-yellow coloring.