Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
First Lady
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters on strong stems.
Petal count
40-50
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, classic tea rose scent.
Color Description
Deep, saturated pink that softens slightly toward the outer petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering at the base to keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple regional rose society awards for performance.