Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1995
André Willemse
Rosa 'André Willemse'
80 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
9 cm
Bloom habit
Large, well-formed double flowers borne solitary or in small clusters of 2 to 3.
Petal count
17-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant and delicate scent; sometimes described as having a soft or slight fragrance.
Color Description
Features a unique and random variegated pattern of orange and pink stripes or mottling on a bright yellow background; colors may fade to pinkish tones as the flower ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
80 cm
Spread
60 cm
Soil
Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of various soil pH levels and types, provided the soil is well-worked and nutrient-rich.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist but well-drained, especially during hot summer periods to ensure abundant flowering.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in late winter or early spring and mulch with compost. During the growing season, a balanced liquid feed can be applied every 3 weeks until mid-July.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring (February/March). Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and prune back main stems to encourage new growth. For grafted specimens, remove suckers growing below the graft union.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose pests such as aphids, rose leafhoppers, and sawflies. It may occasionally suffer from chlorosis but is generally noted for having good disease resistance.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None specifically confirmed for this cultivar.