Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1950
Karl Herbst
100-120 cm
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, high-centered form.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slight, pleasant tea rose scent.
Color Description
Bright, deep scarlet red with darker velvet-like shades.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew if not properly ventilated.
🧬 Pedigree
Independence x Crimson Glory
🏆 Awards & Recognition
NRS Gold Medal (1950)