Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Veteran's Honor
4-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 5-6 inches
Bloom habit
Usually one per stem, excellent for cutting
Petal count
25-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, berry-like scent
Color Description
Dark red, non-fading
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering required; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after each flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and shape plant.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew but monitor for typical rose pests.
🧬 Pedigree
Unidentified seedlings
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence, All-American Rose Selection