Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1957
Kordes' Perfecta
Rosa 'KORalu'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
40 to 60 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery and glossy
Fragrance Notes
intense, spicy, sweet fragrance
Color Description
creamy white base with deep pink to red edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil with slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in spring to remove dead or diseased wood and trim old canes
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Golden Scepter x Karl Herbst
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Geneva 1957, Portland Gold Medal 1958