Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Sundowner
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered blooms.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, spicy fragrance.
Color Description
Deep orange to coppery-bronze.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and again after the first flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and cutting back stems to promote new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Fragrant Cloud x Gay Gordons
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Baden-Baden, 1978