Petal Pals
Reference photo
hybrid tea · 1970
Electron
Rosa 'Electron'
Samuel Darragh McGredy IV✦ strong fragrance
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large
Bloom habit
usually solitary
Petal count
25 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense sweet damask scent
Color Description
deep hot pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-drained fertile
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average
Fertilizer
balanced rose food
Pruning
moderate
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Paddy McGredy x Prima Ballerina
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1975