Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
First Prize
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 5 to 6 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, long stems
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, tea-like scent
Color Description
Pink blend with lighter and deeper shades
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the season and after each flush of blooms
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x Enchanter
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1970