Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1941
Apollo
Rosa
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, traditional rose scent.
Color Description
Yellow with red edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, preferably slightly acidic to neutral.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged canes.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x 'Arlene Francis'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner, 1972