Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
St. Patrick
3-5 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
Usually borne singly
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, honey-like fragrance
Color Description
Golden-yellow with a distinct chartreuse/green tint as the bloom matures
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Good disease resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering; avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after each bloom cycle
Pruning
Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth and shape
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but monitor for aphids
🧬 Pedigree
Centennial x (New Day x Oregold)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1996