Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1927
Mrs. Pierre S. duPont
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 solitary or small clusters
Petal count
20 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, tea-like scent
Color Description
Deep golden yellow
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining garden soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to remove dead or weak wood and shape
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Ophelia x Rayon d'Or
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Bagatelle 1928