Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Madame Butterfly
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, approximately 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long, strong stems.
Petal count
Approximately 25 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery and semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, tea-rose fragrance.
Color Description
A blend of light pink and cream with salmon-pink shadings.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and thinning out old canes to maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew if not managed.
🧬 Pedigree
Ophelia (sport)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1920)