Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Fandango
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
20 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, mild tea scent
Color Description
Bright, cherry red with a velvety sheen
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant but susceptible to typical rose diseases like black spot or mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Charlotte Armstrong x Signora
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner, 1951