Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
First Love
3 to 4 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 on long, strong stems.
Petal count
20-25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, sweet tea rose fragrance.
Color Description
Soft, creamy pink with a deeper rose-pink center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water at the base of the plant, avoiding foliage.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and crossing canes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Charlotte Armstrong x Show Girl
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1952