Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1897
Marguerite Ketten
up to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large, full
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
full, many petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium to dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
sweet, classic rose scent
Color Description
carmine-pink with hints of copper or salmon
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
up to 4 feet
Spread
approximately 3 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
needs consistent moisture, especially in dry periods
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season
Pruning
moderate pruning in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Lady Mary Fitzwilliam x Prince de Bulgarie