Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1964
Ernest H. Morse
Rosa 'Ernest H. Morse'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
medium-large
Bloom habit
usually one to a stem
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense sweet damask fragrance
Color Description
vibrant bright red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
consistent
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
moderate pruning in early spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
(Prima Ballerina x Don Juan)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Royal National Rose Society (1964)