Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
National Trust
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 across
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
Approximately 30-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, fruity scent
Color Description
Deep, rich velvety red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season and after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead wood and weak growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Evelyn Fison x Evelyn Fison
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Belfast 1970