Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2002
Akane-gumo
Rosa hybrida
120 cm - 150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large flowers borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
Double flower form; specific count not widely documented but typically medium to full.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Deep green
Foliage surface
Glossy and leathery
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a light, subtle scent often described as a faint tea or classic rose aroma.
Color Description
Pink, specifically described as a sunset cloud color (茜色 - Akane-iro).
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120 cm - 150 cm
Spread
Approximately 0.6 to 0.9 meters (2 to 3 feet)
Soil
Well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent; inherits the high disease resistance and resilience of its parent cultivar, 'Queen Elizabeth'.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires consistent moisture and deep watering, preferably at ground level to prevent foliage disease. Soil should be kept evenly moist but well-drained to avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizer
Feed monthly during the spring and summer growing seasons with a balanced rose fertilizer or a 10-10-10 NPK formula to sustain vigor and bloom production.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring during dormancy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing canes and thin to maintain an open structure that promotes air circulation.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose issues such as aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles; may occasionally develop black spot or powdery mildew if air circulation is poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Queen Elizabeth × Seedling