Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1894
Souvenir du Président Carnot
120-150 cm
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 solitary on long stems
Petal count
30-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, sweet tea rose scent.
Color Description
Delicate pale pink to flesh pink with a slightly darker center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120-150 cm
Spread
90-120 cm
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage air circulation.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Lady Mary Fitzwilliam x Antoine Rivoire