Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2008
Blue Girl
Rosa
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, up to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly
Petal count
26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, tea-like scent
Color Description
Silvery lavender-lilac
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after each bloom flush
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Sterling Silver x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Baden-Baden 1964