Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1987
Akogare
Rosa 'Akogare'
Unknown
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
5.7 cm
Bloom habit
High-centered, double, typically borne singly on long stems suitable for cutting.
Petal count
54
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a delicate or mild scent, typical of many Japanese Hybrid Tea cultivars of its era.
Color Description
Bright purple-red to deep rose pink; RHS color chart: Red-Purple Group 58-B.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Unknown
Spread
Unknown
Soil
Organically rich, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; typical for Hybrid Tea roses.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Annual pruning in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose issues such as black spot and aphids; requires standard preventative maintenance.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Unknown