Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1942
Madame Chiang Kai-shek
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
20-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Leathery and semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet, and perfume-like.
Color Description
Light, clear, canary yellow
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after each flush of bloom.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew if not kept in good conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Joanna Hill x Phyllis Gold
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 1944.