Petal Pals
Reference photo
hybrid tea · 1890
Général D. Mertschansky
✦ moderate fragrance
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
typical old garden rose scent
Color Description
deep velvety red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
well-drained garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
requires light pruning in spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
unknown