Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Leopold Ritter
1.2 - 1.5 meters
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters.
Petal count
30-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic rose fragrance.
Color Description
Bright red with darker velvet undertones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.2 - 1.5 meters
Spread
0.9 - 1.2 meters
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to powdery mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizer
Requires balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing branches to encourage healthy growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but typical rose pests like aphids may occur.
🧬 Pedigree
Etoile de France x General MacArthur