Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1927
Margaret McGredy
3-4 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large
Bloom habit
usually borne singly or in small clusters
Petal count
semidouble, approx 17-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, matte
Fragrance Notes
spicy scent
Color Description
vibrant orange-red with a golden yellow base
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs, keep moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
balanced fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
moderate pruning in spring to remove dead wood and open the center
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1927)