Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2002
Albrecht Dürer
Rosa 'Albrecht Dürer'
70 to 100 cm (28 to 39 inches)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
10 to 12 cm (4 to 4.75 inches)
Bloom habit
Large, old-fashioned, rosette-shaped blooms; typically borne 1 to 3 per stem.
Petal count
Very double (40+ petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
apricot
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Large, healthy, and typically semi-glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Intense fruity and sweet notes.
Color Description
A complex blend of apricot and orange-pink; buds are peach-orange, opening to reveal a yellow-orange center with pinker outer petals. The color intensity can vary with temperature and sunlight.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
70 to 100 cm (28 to 39 inches)
Spread
60 cm (24 inches)
Soil
Thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Fair to good; requires protection against blackspot in high-humidity areas.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate watering; regular irrigation is essential, especially in hot weather.
Fertilizer
Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer in spring and phosphate-potash mixtures in summer. Regular feeding with complex fertilizers is recommended starting from the third year.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before growth begins; shorten healthy stems to 30 cm (approx. 3-4 buds) to encourage branching and larger blooms. Deadhead spent flowers during the summer to promote repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot in humid climates; generally good resistance to powdery mildew. Can be affected by gray rot in damp weather. Pests include aphids, leafworms, and rose sawflies.
🧬 Pedigree
Undisclosed
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Monza Rose Trials (2003) - Certificate of Merit / No. 006.