Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1953
White Christmas
4-5 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
30-35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, classic damask rose fragrance.
Color Description
Pure white with a creamy center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Average for a Hybrid Tea.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes; cut back by about one-third.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Sleigh Bells x Blanche Mallerin
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1954