Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Michelangelo
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large (approx. 4-5 inches)
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters on strong stems.
Petal count
Double (approx. 40 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, sweet citrus and lemon scent.
Color Description
Rich, buttery yellow with a deeper golden center, fading slightly as it matures.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common fungal diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering; keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of spring and repeat after the first major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring; remove dead or diseased wood and thin out older stems to improve airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but monitor for typical rose issues like black spot or aphids in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
MEItroni x GRAham Thomas
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international awards including Gold Medals for fragrance and overall quality.