Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1978
Color Magic
Rosa 'JACmag'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, up to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered form
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark, semi-glossy green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild to moderate sweet, spicy scent
Color Description
Creamy white base that deepens to salmon-pink and dark rose-red as the flower matures
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Fair
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing old canes and dead wood; cut back by one-third
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot, mildew, and rust
🧬 Pedigree
Piccadilly x Pinocchio
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1978