Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1972
Olympiad
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large (4-5 inches)
Bloom habit
Usually solitary on long stems
Petal count
25-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, fruity scent.
Color Description
Bright, clear red that does not fade.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining garden soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to maintain moist soil, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but monitor for black spot and aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1984