Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1976
Amparín Quílez
Rosa 'Amparín Quílez'
90 cm to 120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
10 cm
Bloom habit
Large, very full, classic exhibition-style blooms that typically appear in waves throughout the season, especially in autumn.
Petal count
Approximately 80 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Highly fragrant; notably awarded for its scent at the Madrid International Rose Trials.
Color Description
Cherry-red petals with a contrasting light pink or silvery reverse; the base of the corolla is white, occasionally featuring carmine edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90 cm to 120 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Soil
Requires fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, ideally with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required to maintain consistently moist but well-drained soil; avoid overhead irrigation to prevent leaf diseases.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and mid-summer; supplementary organic mulch helps maintain soil nutrients.
Pruning
Hard pruning in late winter or early spring is recommended to encourage vigorous new growth and large blooms, typical of Hybrid Tea roses.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to standard rose issues such as aphids, blackspot, and powdery mildew if not properly ventilated.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Awarded 'Best Perfumed Rose' (Rosa más perfumada) at the Concurso Internacional de Rosas Nuevas de la Villa de Madrid.