Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1963
Herz As
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, typically 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
26 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, subtle fragrance
Color Description
Deep, velvety blood-red to dark red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0-6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom flush
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the bush
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and powdery mildew if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None notable