Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
3' to 5'
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually single, sometimes in small clusters.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Medium pink with lighter edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3' to 5'
Spread
2' to 3'
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping as desired.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1974