Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Mark Twain
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary, long-stemmed
Petal count
25 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
spicy, rose fragrance
Color Description
a deep, velvety red bloom
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs
Fertilizer
regular fertilizer for roses throughout growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection 1976