Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1979
Utage
1.3 - 2.0 meters
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
10 - 14 cm
Bloom habit
Single-borne, high-centered flowers typically produced on long, sturdy stems.
Petal count
25 - 28
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very light scent, typical of many modern red hybrid teas.
Color Description
Vivid scarlet-red blooms that do not easily fade, with a slightly lighter color on the reverse of the petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.3 - 2.0 meters
Spread
0.8 - 1.2 meters
Soil
Prefers rich, fertile, and well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
High
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during hot summer periods.
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead, diseased, or crossing canes and cutting back healthy stems by about one-third to one-half to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common rose diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew; exhibits good durability.
🧬 Pedigree
Chicago Peace x Kagayaki
🏆 Awards & Recognition
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