Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2000
New Wave
Rosa 'New Wave'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters
Petal count
30 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
lavender
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green, semi-glossy
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinctive tea rose scent
Color Description
Silvery lavender-mauve with hints of lilac-gray
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-draining rich soil with good organic matter
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good for the color class
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer balanced for blooms
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but typical of roses; watch for black spot and aphids
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Unknown