Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1979
Bernina
Rosa 'Bernina'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, approximately 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered blooms
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, subtle tea scent
Color Description
Soft creamy-white with pinkish tints towards the edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water required, avoid overhead watering to prevent disease
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and encourage new growth
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR 2006