Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1925
Dainty Bess
Rosa 'Dainty Bess'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters
Petal count
5
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, sweet tea rose scent.
Color Description
Soft silvery-pink with distinct dark maroon stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Ophelia x K of K
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the RHS