Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1964
Colour Wonder
Rosa
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, sometimes in small clusters.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very light, subtle fragrance.
Color Description
A striking blend of deep coral-orange and creamy yellow, with the reverse often being a lighter yellow.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering needed, keeping soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Requires regular fertilizing during the growing season with a balanced rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung) winner in 1964.