Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Fred Howard
3-5 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 solitary, sometimes in small clusters
Petal count
30-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, tea rose fragrance
Color Description
Rich golden yellow with occasional pinkish tints on outer petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, consistent moisture preferred
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead wood and thin to allow airflow
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Pearl S. Buck x Golden Dawn
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1952