Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Frederic Mistral
3.5 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters
Petal count
40+
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, sweet, classic old rose scent with hints of fruit
Color Description
Silvery-pink with a deeper, richer pink center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3.5 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good disease resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing old wood and crossing canes to encourage new growth
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but monitor for typical rose pests
🧬 Pedigree
Selection x Celebration
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Geneva, Best Hybrid Tea