Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, long-stemmed blooms.
Petal count
30-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, subtle fragrance.
Color Description
White centers with deep crimson/red edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH around 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water required; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and weak growth and cutting back older stems.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common rose diseases like blackspot, but needs good airflow.
🧬 Pedigree
Meillandina x (unnamed seedling)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international awards including Geneva and Bagatelle gold medals.