Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1945
Grey Pearl
24 to 36 inches
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually borne singly
Petal count
26 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
lavender
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
spicy fragrance
Color Description
lavender-grey with olive and tan tints
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
24 to 36 inches
Spread
24 to 30 inches
Soil
well-drained garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
poor
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
requires light pruning in spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Souvenir de Claudius Pernet x Lord Lonsdale
🏆 Awards & Recognition
National Rose Society Gold Medal 1944