Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Helen Traubel
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary on long stems
Petal count
20 to 25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, spicy rose scent
Color Description
Warm, luminous blend of pink and apricot-orange
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with a neutral pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and mid-summer
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Charlotte Armstrong x Glowing Sunset
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1952