Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2006
Pope John Paul II
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered, classic hybrid tea form
Petal count
30 to 50 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong citrus and fresh rose fragrance
Color Description
Pure, luminous white
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to black spot and mildew
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Balanced fertilizer in early spring and after each bloom flush
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, but may be prone to standard rose pests like aphids
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence, multiple rose society awards