Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Stephens' Big Purple
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters on long stems.
Petal count
35-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, classic old rose scent.
Color Description
Deep, vivid purple or magenta-purple.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew if conditions are humid.
🧬 Pedigree
(Lilac Charm x Sterling Silver) x (Prelude x Fragrant Cloud)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple regional rose society awards.