Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Hybrid tea is an informal horticultural classification for a group of roses that were created by cross-breeding two types of roses, hybrid perpetuals and tea roses. It is the oldest group classified as a modern garden rose. Later hybrids were created by crossing other rose species. They typically have large, well formed single flowers on long stems. Hybridizing has introduced a wealth of colors, blends, and combinations, but frequently at the expense of over-all robustness, foliage appearance, and fragrance.

Grow in well drained, loamy-clay to sandy-loam soils. foliage suffers when plants are placed where there is poor air circulation. Avoid overhead watering as that can increase the plants susceptibility to disease and pest problems. Prune in late winter to early spring - see the Guides for tips on pruning, fertilizing, and other care issues. Hybrid tea roses are not drought tolerant and require regular watering to maintain vigor and to repeat bloom. However, given good soil and proper placement, they can be a part of a garden that is watered weekly.