Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Sweet Promise
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 10-12 cm
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered
Petal count
30-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense fruity and floral scent
Color Description
Soft pink with peach/apricot undertones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-80 cm
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though standard rose precautions for blackspot and mildew apply
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1974