Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1590
Austrian Copper
Rosa foetida bicolor
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, sometimes in small clusters.
Petal count
20 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild fruity or traditional tea rose scent.
Color Description
Red petals with a white or pale yellow reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, rich loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Julien Potin x Mme. Edouard Herriot