Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1924
Angèle Pernet
Rosa 'Angèle Pernet'
2 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Large, solitary or in small clusters, typically cupped and globular in form.
Petal count
17 to 25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
orange
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet and fruity, featuring distinct notes of apricot and tropical fruit.
Color Description
A unique coppery-orange with a golden sheen, often described as 'tango color'; the reverse of the petals is typically a golden yellow.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 to 3 feet
Spread
2 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil; prefers clay-loam or silty-loam textures.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Poor; the plant requires proactive fungicide treatment to manage blackspot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering at the base; avoid overhead irrigation as the variety is prone to fungal issues like blackspot.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Minimal pruning recommended; the variety resents hard pruning and should be allowed to grow naturally with only light shaping.
Pests & Diseases
Highly susceptible to blackspot, especially in humid or wet conditions; may also be affected by aphids and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Bénédicte Seguin × Hybrid Tea
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Bagatelle (Paris) trials, 1924