Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2012
La Rose de Versailles
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually single or in small clusters
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Damask and fruit notes
Color Description
Vivid deep red, sometimes described as velvet crimson.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
60-80 cm
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regularly and deeply, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged canes and thinning out crowded growth to improve air circulation.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown