Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1986
Elizabeth Taylor
Rosa 'Elizabeth Taylor'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches in diameter
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
26 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Deep pink to fuchsia-purple with lighter reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and thin out crossed branches.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot, powdery mildew, and rust.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x Unnamed Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence