Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1878
Innocente Pirola
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters
Petal count
Double, approximately 30-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet tea rose fragrance.
Color Description
Creamy white, sometimes with a slight lemon or yellow tint in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring; remove dead or damaged wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Innocente Pirola is a sport or seedling variation of a tea rose background