Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2016
Pretty Lady Rose
Rosa
2.5 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Large, old-fashioned, English-style, multi-petaled, deep pink flowers.
Petal count
45 to 65
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Bright, glossy medium green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, peony-like and spice fragrance.
Color Description
Pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2.5 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil; adapts to a range of types including sand and clay.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–10
Disease Resistance
Very good; noted for excellent disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water thoroughly every 2 weeks if rainfall is scarce; water in the morning to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Fertilize during the growing season to encourage vigor and prolific blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to an open, outward-facing framework; remove deadwood and spent flowers to promote repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, spider mites, sawflies, and Japanese beetles; fungus issues like black spot can occur in humid areas.
🧬 Pedigree
Grande Dame x Doris Day