Petal Pals
Reference photo
hybrid tea · 1932
Zara Hore-Ruthven
Rosa 'Zara Hore-Ruthven'
Alister Clark✦ strong fragrance
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large
Bloom habit
blooms in flushes throughout the season
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
other
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Color Description
Rich pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5)
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1-2 times a week
Fertilizer
General-purpose fertilizer in spring; repeat bloomers benefit from additional applications in mid-June and mid-July
Pruning
Late winter or early spring as buds begin to swell
Pests & Diseases
Prone to common rose diseases and insects
🧬 Pedigree
Madame Abel Chatenay × Scorcher