Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Mrs Fred Danks
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
26 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, pleasant tea rose scent.
Color Description
Pink with lighter, silvery-pink reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, loamy soil with good drainage.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but well drained.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal N.R.S. Victoria 1951