Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Gay Centennial
4 to 5 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
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, mild tea rose fragrance
Color Description
Bright red with a lighter reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
Light prune in spring; remove dead or diseased wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1983