Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1897
Liberty
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, typically 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long, strong stems.
Petal count
Approximately 25-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Classic, rich tea rose scent.
Color Description
Velvety, brilliant crimson-red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew if not properly ventilated.
🧬 Pedigree
Mrs. W.J. Grant x Xavier Olibo
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society, 1900.