Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1936
Caprice
Rosa
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
25-30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
typical tea rose fragrance
Color Description
vivid pink to cherry red with silver reverses on petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs
Fertilizer
fertilize regularly during the growing season
Pruning
requires spring pruning to remove old wood and dead growth
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to typical rose diseases including blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection 1934 (Wait, please note confusion between different varieties named Caprice; historical data suggests 1963 registration for standard Hybrid Tea)