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Rosaceae
Hybrid Tea Rose
Rosa x hybrida
Classic romance and perfection.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Rosa
- Native to
- cultivated hybrid origin (Europe)
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- deciduous shrub
- Height
- 90–180 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic
- Water
- moderate; consistent moisture
- Hardiness
- 5–9
- Lifespan
- perennial; 15–25 years with care
Did you know
- The first hybrid tea rose, 'La France', was introduced in 1867 and marks the divide between old and modern roses.
- Hybrid teas are bred to produce a single, high-centered bloom per stem — the iconic florist's rose shape.
- 'Peace', introduced in 1945, is the most famous hybrid tea ever bred, symbolizing the end of World War II.
- Modern hybrid teas come in every color except true blue — breeders continue to chase this elusive hue.
- They require more maintenance than most roses: regular pruning, feeding, and disease monitoring.
Color meanings
Red
romantic love
Pink
grace and gratitude
White
purity and new beginnings
Yellow
friendship and joy