Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Paul Shirville
3 to 4 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 or in small clusters.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very fragrant, sweet perfume.
Color Description
Soft salmon-pink with deeper 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 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose ailments.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water supply needed; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead wood and weak stems, and thinning out the center to allow air circulation.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be prone to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Fragrant Cloud x (Daily Sketch x Paddy McGredy)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RNRS Edland Fragrance Medal 1981