Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1946
André le Troquer
Rosa 'André le Troquer'
80 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
10 cm
Bloom habit
Large, cupped flowers borne mostly singularly on strong stems.
Petal count
30-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong tea fragrance
Color Description
Vibrant orange to orange-apricot petals, often with a copper-yellow undertone.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
80 cm
Spread
60 cm
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Hard pruning in late winter or early spring to encourage vigorous new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew if not properly ventilated.
🧬 Pedigree
Unreported
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal in its year of introduction.