Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1959
Christian Dior
Rosa 'Meilland'
100-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters
Petal count
30-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slight, pleasant tea rose scent
Color Description
Vibrant, rich scarlet red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-150 cm
Spread
60-90 cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead wood and crossed branches
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor
🧬 Pedigree
Independence x Happiness
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection 1962