Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1981
Brandy
Rosa
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery and semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, spicy fragrance
Color Description
Warm apricot, orange, and tan blend
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-drained loamy soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to maintain moist, well-draining soil
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
Spring pruning to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew if not managed
🧬 Pedigree
Dr. A.J. Verhage x Golden Splendor
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1982