Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered blooms
Petal count
25-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very light, spicy scent
Color Description
Cherry red with a creamy white reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with good organic content
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between applications
Fertilizer
Feed with balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing old or dead wood and crossing branches
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and powdery mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Unidentified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1981