Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1919
Charles K. Douglas
Rosa
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, traditional rose fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant crimson-red, often with darker shadings.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Standard balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and aphids; requires good air circulation.
🧬 Pedigree
Commandant Félix Faure x Richmond