Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1989
Royal Amethyst
Rosa
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
lavender
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, sweet, classic rose fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant deep lavender to purple.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and cutting back old canes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose diseases like black spot and mildew if not managed.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence