Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1977
Allspice
Rosa x hybrida
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Mostly solitary, high-centered blooms borne on long, sturdy stems suitable for cutting.
Petal count
30 to 35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark olive green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
A powerful, spicy perfume with notes reminiscent of honey, cloves, and traditional tea roses.
Color Description
Large, shapely, clear deep yellow flowers that hold their color well and do not fade significantly as they age.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Thrives in rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate; benefit from regular maintenance and good air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to maintain consistently moist but well-drained soil, especially during the growing season and in dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins, and continue every 4-6 weeks through the end of the summer.
Pruning
Standard Hybrid Tea pruning in early spring: remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood and thin out old canes to encourage new, vigorous growth. Prune to approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of its height.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose ailments such as blackspot and powdery mildew, requiring preventive fungicidal treatment in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Buccaneer × Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None widely cited as major industry awards, but a classic variety in yellow rose collections.