Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1891
Madame Bessonneau
100-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Deep green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, typical tea rose fragrance.
Color Description
Bright pink to rose pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-150 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Soil
Well-draining, fertile garden soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot and aphids if not maintained.
🧬 Pedigree
Madame Abel Chatenay x Unknown