Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1957
Primaballerina
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, intense, and damask-like scent.
Color Description
Deep cherry pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and after the first flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping to maintain airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot if conditions are humid.
🧬 Pedigree
Peace x Floradora
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal Geneva 1957