Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1971
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 10-12 cm
Bloom habit
Usually solitary on long stems
Petal count
Approximately 35-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic rose scent.
Color Description
Soft pink with darker pink petal edges, fading to a lighter center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-80 cm
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead or damaged wood and shape the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if not properly maintained.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x (Peace x Madame Joseph Perraud)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Not specified