Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1970
Apollo XI
Rosa 'Apollo XI'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly on long stems
Petal count
25-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, subtle floral scent
Color Description
Vibrant orange-red to vermilion
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-draining soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to maintain moist, well-draining soil
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
Spring pruning to remove dead wood and shape the bush
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant but susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner 1970