Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1984
Blue Ribbon
Rosa
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, sometimes in clusters
Petal count
25-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic rose fragrance
Color Description
Deep mauve-lavender with a silvery reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle
Pruning
Spring pruning to remove old or dead wood and trim to shape
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and powdery mildew if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
Blue Moon x Blue Nile
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple American Rose Society show awards