Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1973
Compassion
Rosa 'Compassion'
6 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
30 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
apricot
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
sweet, fruity, and spicy rose scent
Color Description
apricot-pink blend with a salmon-orange reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 10 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average weekly water needs
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, remove dead wood, trim back old canes
Pests & Diseases
generally disease-resistant but susceptible to black spot in damp conditions
🧬 Pedigree
White Fragrance x Danse du Feu
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Royal National Rose Society (1973), Award of Garden Merit (RHS)