Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2010
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, up to 12 cm
Bloom habit
Single or in small clusters
Petal count
Double, 60-80 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense old rose scent with notes of honey and citrus.
Color Description
Deep, rich dark pink to purple-violet shades.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-80 cm
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common fungal diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Requires regular feeding throughout the growing season with a balanced rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping to encourage airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests if neglected.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international perfume awards.