Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
The Duke
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters.
Petal count
30-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Classic old rose scent.
Color Description
Deep crimson red with velvety texture.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids or blackspot in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None known