Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Nigrette
2-3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
burgundy
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Rich, damask-like fragrance.
Color Description
Extremely dark, velvety deep red to near black.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot and mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Château de Clos Vougeot x Lord Charlemont