Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1905
Reine Marguerite d'Italie
3 to 5 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 in small clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, classic tea rose fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant rose-pink to deep carmine-pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between applications.
Fertilizer
Requires regular feedings during the growing season with a balanced rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like blackspot and powdery mildew if air circulation is poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Frau Karl Druschki