Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1995
Lynn Anderson
Rosa 'WEKjoe'
3.5-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Petal count
25-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
green
Fragrance Notes
tea
Color Description
Cream with raspberry-pink edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3.5-5 feet
Soil
Loamy, well-draining soil; slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and consistently to establish; during dry weather, water thoroughly every 1-2 weeks, preferably in the morning.
Fertilizer
Fertilize from the first growth in spring until September 1; follow package directions for the chosen organic or synthetic fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring (around President's Day or when buds begin to swell). Remove deadwood, spindly growth, and branches growing toward the interior; cut back remaining branches to 12-18 inches.
Pests & Diseases
Monitor for black spot, rust, powdery mildew, and rose slugs (sawfly larvae).
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS (All-America Rose Selections) winner 1995