Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2003
Big Apple
Rosa 'Big Apple'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually solitary on long stems
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Classic strong rose scent
Color Description
Medium to deep red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regularly, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew if not monitored
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (1987)