Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2014
Conquista
Rosa hybrid
Up to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly
Petal count
26 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Deep green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, subtle fruity scent
Color Description
Vibrant orange-red blend with yellow reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Up to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of spring and repeat after each flush of blooms
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to common rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if not managed
🧬 Pedigree
(Peace x Independence) x (Suspense)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1976