Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1957
Sterling Silver
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, approximately 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, long-stemmed, high-centered blooms.
Petal count
25 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
lavender
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinctive, strong, and classic damask rose fragrance.
Color Description
Silvery-lavender with deep lavender edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-draining garden soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Low to moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew; requires good air circulation.
🧬 Pedigree
Peace x Spek's Yellow (Seedling)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (1957)