Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1968
Erotika
Rosa 'Erotika'
100-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large (10-12 cm)
Bloom habit
Usually solitary on long stems.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, classic damask fragrance.
Color Description
Velvety dark crimson to deep red.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-150 cm
Spread
80-100 cm
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to maintain moist soil, avoiding overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms and again in mid-summer.
Pruning
Spring pruning to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the shrub; prune back by one-third in moderate climates.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and mildew; requires regular monitoring.
🧬 Pedigree
Wild Flower x Tanna
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR 1968