Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1960
American Home
Rosa 'American Home'
140-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large (9-14 cm)
Bloom habit
Large, classic exhibition-quality blooms; typically one flower per stem; cup-shaped with a pronounced medium-high center.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
burgundy
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
Deep, slightly sweet character; long-lasting and robust aromatic essence.
Color Description
Deep, velvety dark-red with a subtle carmine undertone; color deepens to burgundy-mahogany as the flowers mature.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
140-150 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
Well-draining soil rich in organic matter with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–10
Disease Resistance
Excellent resistance to major rose diseases, particularly mildew and black spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; a deep watering once a week is typically sufficient, adjusting for local climate.
Fertilizer
Feed in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer to ensure robust blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant for optimal growth.
Pests & Diseases
Robust resistance to common rose diseases like powdery mildew and black spot; rain-ready blooms with strong resistance to adverse weather.
🧬 Pedigree
'Chrysler Imperial' x 'New Yorker'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Premium Gold quality rating (commercial/regional classification).