Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1928
Alexander Marghiloman
Rosa 'Alexander Marghiloman'
90 cm to 120 cm (3 to 4 feet)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Very large
Bloom habit
Large, very double blooms usually borne singly on strong stems.
Petal count
Very double (typically 40+ petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a slight, delicate scent.
Color Description
Creamy white blooms featuring a prominent orange-pink center; buds open from a light yellow color and petals have a cream-colored reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90 cm to 120 cm (3 to 4 feet)
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet)
Soil
Thrives in rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Vigorous and robust growth habit.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to maintain consistently moist but well-drained soil, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and continue at monthly intervals throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Standard hybrid tea pruning: perform a hard pruning in early spring to remove dead or weak wood and encourage vigorous new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally vigorous and healthy; susceptible to standard rose issues such as blackspot or aphids if conditions are poor.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Historically recognized as an exhibition-quality (E) variety.