Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Jean Giono
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered bloom form.
Petal count
Very full, 40-50 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant yellow-gold with warm orange-apricot undertones in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing branches to encourage airflow and new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and powdery mildew if humidity is high.
🧬 Pedigree
MEIcher x MEIglis
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international fragrance awards.