Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1961
Amatsu-Otome
Rosa 'Amatsu-Otome'
120-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
11-13 cm
Bloom habit
Large, full, high-centered blooms typically borne solitary on long, sturdy stems.
Petal count
30-48
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a light, spicy fragrance with subtle tea undertones.
Color Description
Luminous golden-yellow petals that may exhibit orange or auburn tints at the edges as the flower matures.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120-150 cm
Spread
90 cm
Soil
Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with a high organic matter content. Adaptable to chalky, clay, loamy, and sandy soil types with a pH range from slightly acidic to neutral.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good; noted for being a robust and easy-to-grow variety.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide deep and regular watering, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle. Regular applications of organic mulch can also help maintain soil health.
Pruning
Perform standard Hybrid Tea pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Remove dead, damaged, or spindly wood, and prune back remaining healthy canes by one-half to two-thirds to encourage vigorous new stems.
Pests & Diseases
Demonstrates good overall disease resistance and robustness, though it can be susceptible to common rose pests like aphids and diseases such as blackspot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
'Chrysler Imperial' x 'Doreen'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Rome (1960)