Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1960
Super Star
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered blooms.
Petal count
30-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
coral
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, spicy rose scent.
Color Description
Luminous, vibrant coral-orange to vermilion.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
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 bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling x Montezuma
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1961, Gold Medal Portland, National Rose Society Gold Medal.