Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Madame Welch
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
medium to large
Bloom habit
usually solitary
Petal count
high
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
sweet tea rose fragrance
Color Description
creamy yellow with deeper apricot-yellow centers
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
low
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs
Fertilizer
regular fertilization during growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa 'Dr. Herbert Back' x Rosa 'Souvenir de Madame E. Herriot'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal NRS 1965