Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Mrs. Charles Russell
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long, stiff stems.
Petal count
30 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green, leathery.
Foliage surface
Leathery and matte to semi-glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet, and classic old rose scent.
Color Description
Bright, deep rosy-pink with a carmine undertone.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate, requires care.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Mme Abel Chatenay x Richmond
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1913)