Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1899
Albert Fourès
Rosa 'Albert Fourès'
90 - 150 cm
Height
Continuous
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Ovoid buds; flowers are large, full, and lasting, borne on strong stems suitable for cutting.
Petal count
Full (typically 26-40 petals)
Flowering
continuous
Habit
vigorous
Color
orange
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Glossy green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a tea-like fragrance inherited from its parentage; described in some vintage catalogs as pleasing but not intense.
Color Description
Orange-yellow tinted chamois, shaded buff; can also be described as a rich yellow with apricot or orange-yellow undertones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90 - 150 cm
Spread
60 - 90 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to a variety of garden soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Unusual resistance to disease for its era.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regularly; ensure soil does not dry out completely, especially during the first year.
Fertilizer
Standard balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune rather hard in the first year to encourage structure; standard Hybrid Tea pruning in late winter or early spring.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common rose diseases; foliage is noted for its leathery texture which helps repel fungus.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of 'Joseph Hill'