Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2019
Pacific Blue
Rosa 'Tan98485'
80–120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
8–12 cm
Bloom habit
Blooms abundantly; flowers lighten to lavender as they open.
Petal count
double
Flowering
Abundant, repeat-flowering
Habit
Densely growing, round, and bushy
Color
lavender
Fragrance
Strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
Damask, honey, and sweetness
Color Description
Soft lilac-blue or pale lavender hue, often with a darker center and petal backs, lightening as they open.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
80–120 cm
Spread
1 - 1.5 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil; slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and regularly, especially during hot weather; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings and water at the base to avoid fungal diseases.
Fertilizer
Fertilize regularly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears; remove dead or diseased canes and lightly shape to maintain size and form.
Pests & Diseases
Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
Lineage involving varieties like Blue Moon and Twice in a Blue Moon
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Award (HT/Grandiflora category), Echigo, Japan, 2022