Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1998
Bessy
Rosa 'Bessy'
Up to 3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Individual blooms on long stems.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mildly fragrant with classic rose scent.
Color Description
Vibrant pink to deep rose shades.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Up to 3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH around 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to common diseases, monitor for aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
unknown