Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1908
Mrs Arthur Robert Waddell
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium-large
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters or solitary.
Petal count
Semi-double (15-25 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slightly fruity or tea-scented.
Color Description
Salmon-pink petals with deeper apricot or reddish reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1903)