Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1959
Alma-atinskaja Aromatnaja
Rosa 'Alma-atinskaja Aromatnaja'
70-80 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
12 cm
Bloom habit
Mostly solitary flowers on long, sturdy stems; long buds.
Petal count
70
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Green
Foliage surface
Leathery and large
Fragrance Notes
Intense fragrance often described as similar to Centifolia roses or heavy perfume.
Color Description
Light pink with yellowish tints, featuring a lilac-pink or purple-pink reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
70-80 cm
Spread
70 cm
Soil
Fertile, well-drained loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Strong
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required, especially during dry periods; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Standard hybrid tea pruning: remove dead or diseased wood and thin out the center in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Resistant to common fungal diseases; specifically noted for high resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
Nigrette x Peace (Gloria Dei)