Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1950
Sutter's Gold
3-5 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 or small clusters on long stems.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, fruity, spicy tea rose scent.
Color Description
Golden yellow with orange-red veins and shades on the petal edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer balanced for blooms, applied in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Charlotte Armstrong x Signora
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1950