Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1988
Paul Ricard
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Solitary or small clusters
Petal count
50 to 60
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense spicy and fruity scent.
Color Description
Soft amber or golden honey-yellow blending to lighter cream tones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot or mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Meillandina x (unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Geneva 1992, Fragrance Award Nantes 1991