Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1987
Grand Siècle
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually single or in small clusters on long stems
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green, matte
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Light, subtle tea scent
Color Description
Soft pink with porcelain undertones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, consistent moisture preferred
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
Spring pruning to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like blackspot in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Meillandina x (Queen Elizabeth x ?)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Bagatelle Certificate of Merit 1987