Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1979
Bernadette Chirac
Rosa 'Bernadette Chirac'
80-100 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Vivid deep pink to light red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
80-100 cm
Spread
50-60 cm
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing branches to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but typical rose pests like aphids or diseases like blackspot may occur in poor conditions.