Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1897
Docteur Pouleur
3 to 4 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 solitary or in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic tea rose scent.
Color Description
Primrose yellow often with deeper golden centers.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage vigorous new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids and black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Madame Hoste x Gustave Regis