Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2015
Anastasia
Rosa 'Anastasia'
100 - 140 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
10 - 14 cm
Bloom habit
Solitary, high-centered, classic hybrid tea form on long stems.
Petal count
26 - 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fresh, citrusy, and fruity with notes of pear.
Color Description
Elegant creamy white to ivory blooms often featuring a soft amber or buttery yellow center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100 - 140 cm
Spread
55 - 85 cm
Soil
Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter; adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy soil types with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–11
Disease Resistance
High (ADR certified in 2017)
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged; avoid overhead watering to reduce the risk of foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to promote vigorous growth and repeat blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts; remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood and thin out crowded canes to improve air circulation.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew if air circulation is poor, though it possesses high overall disease resistance.
🧬 Pedigree
Tanselbon x PEKwhina
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR 2017; Gold Medal Rome 2012; Gold Medal Lyon 2012; Gold Medal Barcelona 2015; Best Tea Hybrid Asheville 2017.