Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1951
Capistrano
Rosa
4 to 6 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 or small clusters on long, strong stems.
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very sweet, heavy rose fragrance.
Color Description
Clear, deep rose pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season following first bloom.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping to maintain airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x 'Joy'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1950