Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1967
Olympic Torch
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
25 to 35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
very faint
Color Description
vibrant orange-red with a gold reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
prune in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection 1968