Petal Pals
shrub · 2012
Esther Queen of Persia
Rosa 'CHEwdelight'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
15 to 20 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, tea rose scent.
Color Description
Yellow petals with a distinct dark red blotch at the base.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and consistently, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew but monitor for aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Hulthemia persica hybrid
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international trials