Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Sterkmanns
Approximately 3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters on long stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic tea rose scent.
Color Description
A rich, vibrant shade typically associated with classic red hybrid teas.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Approximately 3 to 4 feet
Spread
Approximately 2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common leaf diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but monitor for common rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if conditions are humid.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown