Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1932
Doris Downes
Rosa 'Doris Downes'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
usually solitary
Petal count
30 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
classic tea rose scent
Color Description
deep velvety red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
consistent moisture with good drainage
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
standard rose pruning in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to typical rose ailments like blackspot if not managed
🧬 Pedigree
unknown