Petal Pals
hybrid tea ยท 1954
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6โ9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, sweet, fruity scent.
Color Description
Pink blend with yellow at the base, deepening to darker pink on the petal edges.
๐ฑ Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6โ9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
๐ฟ Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew if not managed.
๐งฌ Pedigree
(Charlotte Armstrong x Girona)
๐ Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1955, James Alexander Gamble Rose Fragrance Award