Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1952
Chrysler Imperial
Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Typically solitary on long stems
Petal count
45-50
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, classic damask rose fragrance
Color Description
Deep crimson-red with velvety dark red shadings
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, rich, slightly acidic soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate to low
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep soil moist but well-drained
Fertilizer
Regular rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
Prune in early spring, remove dead or damaged wood
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Charlotte Armstrong x Mirandy
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection 1953, Portland Gold Medal 1952