Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2005
Rosa
80-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
3.25-4 inches
Bloom habit
cupped
Petal count
60-65
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
none
Fragrance Notes
fruity and spicy
Color Description
Distinctive coffee and taupe coloring with salmon pink-tipped edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
80-120 cm
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1–2 times a week at the soil level to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Heavy feeder; use a balanced rose food or fertilizer (e.g., 6-6-4, 5-10-5, or 8-8-8) monthly from April through August.
Pruning
Late winter or early spring, just as buds begin to swell (when forsythia blooms).
Pests & Diseases
Spider mites and thrips; susceptible to common rose diseases if air circulation is poor.