Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Forty-niner
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium to large
Bloom habit
usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
spicy, fruity scent
Color Description
bicolor, cherry red petals with a golden-yellow reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
needs consistent moisture, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Charlotte Armstrong x Forty-niner (seedling)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1949