Petal Pals
Reference photo
hybrid tea · 1964
Big Ben
Rosa 'Big Ben'
Gandy✦ moderate fragrance
3 to 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
high petal count
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
classic rose scent
Color Description
deep velvety red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
consistent
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
moderate
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unspecified