Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1997
Alphonse Daudet
Rosa hybrida
110 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large (approx. 10-12 cm)
Bloom habit
Solitary or in small clusters, very double, old-rose form.
Petal count
75-80
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Dense and sturdy
Fragrance Notes
Light fruity fragrance
Color Description
Mimosa yellow shades with shrimp-red veining and an orange-red core.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
110 cm
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–10
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, consistent watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Standard Hybrid Tea pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.
Pests & Diseases
Generally sturdy but can be susceptible to typical rose diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Tokyo Silver Medal (1997), Monza Silver Medal (1998), Tokyo 1st Prize (1997).