Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1963
Pascali
3 to 5 feet
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 borne singly on long, strong stems.
Petal count
30 to 35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, sweet fragrance.
Color Description
Pure white, sometimes with a faint ivory or greenish tinge at the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes; cut back by about one-third.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Queen Elizabeth x White Butterfly
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (1969), World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame (1991).