Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1963
Papa Meilland
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Typically borne singly on long stems.
Petal count
35-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, classic damask rose fragrance.
Color Description
Dark, velvety crimson-red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate; requires good air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Maintain regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Chrysler Imperial x Charles Mallerin
🏆 Awards & Recognition
World Federation of Rose Societies Rose Hall of Fame, James Alexander Gamble Rose Fragrance Award.