Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1931
Alois Jirásek
Rosa x hybrida
80 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
9 cm
Bloom habit
Solitary or in small clusters on strong stems.
Petal count
Full (26-40 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense old-rose perfume
Color Description
White with a faint yellow or pale apricot center; often described as yellow and white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
80 cm
Spread
60 cm
Soil
Humus-rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to typical rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular deep watering at the base to maintain consistent soil moisture, avoiding foliage to prevent fungal issues.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms; supplemental organic matter like compost is beneficial.
Pruning
Standard Hybrid Tea pruning in early spring; remove dead or diseased wood and prune healthy canes back to 3-5 buds to encourage vigorous new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally noted for good resistance to common diseases, though potentially susceptible to aphids, blackspot, and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
'Madame Butterfly' x 'Mrs. George Shawyer'