Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Rosa 'Meiplumty'
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, borne on long, sturdy stems.
Petal count
25-30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Classic, spicy rose scent.
Color Description
Vibrant, deep crimson-red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH around 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead wood and crossing canes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
(Baccara x Happiness) x (Independence x Happiness)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Various regional rose society awards in the late 1960s.