Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Promise
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium to large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters
Petal count
26 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, traditional rose scent
Color Description
Soft pink with lighter shadings
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water required, keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer once a month during the growing season
Pruning
Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but watch for typical rose pests like aphids and blackspot
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1968