Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1974
Samantha
Rosa hybrid
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
other
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Color Description
Medium red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5), loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1–2 times a week; water newly planted roses through their first two summers and during droughts.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer or one formulated for roses; begin in spring after pruning and feed again after each major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring, just as buds begin to swell (when forsythia blooms).
Pests & Diseases
Black spot is a common concern for roses.
🧬 Pedigree
Bridal Pink × Unnamed Seedling