Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Purple Passion
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, sometimes in small clusters.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense citrusy-rose scent.
Color Description
Deep velvet purple to magenta hues.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Stainless Steel x Lagerfeld
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner (2000)