Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Waikato
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary blooms on long stems
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mildly fragrant with a tea rose scent
Color Description
A vibrant blend of orange and yellow
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-80 cm
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after bloom flushes
Pruning
Spring pruning to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose diseases like black spot and rust in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
New Zealand Rose of the Year 1993