Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Firefighter
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large (4-5 inches)
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Classic, strong damask fragrance
Color Description
Vibrant, deep red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to maintain moist, well-draining soil
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and black spot
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling x 'Papa Meilland'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple regional fragrance awards