Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1947
Diamond Jubilee
Rosa 'Diamond Jubilee'
3 to 4.3 ft (91–130 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4-5 in (10-12 cm)
Bloom habit
High-centered, light yellow or pale gold with an apricot reverse, fading to cream at the edges.
Petal count
26 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green; leaves begin as tender rusty orange-brown.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy, ovate, toothed leaflets.
Fragrance Notes
Delicious yet modest fragrance.
Color Description
Buff yellow or light yellow with an apricot reverse, fading to cream or ivory at the edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4.3 ft (91–130 cm)
Spread
2 ft (60 cm)
Soil
Well-prepared, healthy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–11
Disease Resistance
Very disease resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep, infrequent watering at the base of the plant to ensure soil is moistened to a depth of 12-18 inches.
Fertilizer
Regular application of a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season; supplement with liquid feed every 2-4 weeks during peak blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring; remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Flowers may fall apart in the rain.
🧬 Pedigree
Maréchal Niel x Feu Pernet-Ducher
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner 1948