Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Governor Mark Hatfield
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems.
Petal count
26 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, subtle tea rose scent.
Color Description
Velvety dark red with lighter reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with consistent moisture.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose rusts and mildews.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, with more during dry periods.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune back by one-third in early spring; remove dead or diseased wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose ailments like black spot or aphids in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS selection.