Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1966
Bob Hope
Rosa 'Bob Hope'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, up to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Often solitary on long stems.
Petal count
30-35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant, spicy rose scent.
Color Description
Deep velvet red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Applause x Happiness
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1966.