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Bettina
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1976

Bettina '78

Rosa 'MEIbrico'

Marie-Louise (Louisette) Meilland✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually solitary.

Petal count

30-35

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

orange

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green.

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy.

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, traditional rose scent.

Color Description

Orange-red with yellow streaks and gold reverse.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and to shape the bush.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Peace x Madame Joseph Perraud

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Gold Medal Geneva 1953.

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