Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Esmeralda
Rosa hybrida
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium, 3-4 inches in diameter.
Bloom habit
Solitary and in small clusters.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Lightly fruity with hints of tea.
Color Description
A unique blend of soft yellow and pale green, often with a blush of pink on the outer petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile loam with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, especially during dry periods.
Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring and again in mid-summer with a balanced rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and to shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew; monitor for aphids and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None widely reported