Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1997
Chris Evert
Rosa 'Chris Evert'
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4-5 inches
Bloom habit
High-centered, double blooms carried on long, upright stems.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green foliage; emerges dark red in spring.
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Moderate fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Orange
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Not particular as to soil type or pH; prefers well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Low resistance to leaf spot and powdery mildew; moderate resistance to leaf scorch; high resistance to root rot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering; performs best in average to evenly moist conditions but will not tolerate standing water.
Fertilizer
Feed once a year with a slow-release fertilizer.
Pruning
Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to blackspot, thrips, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.