Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1912
Ophelia
Rosa 'Ophelia'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, sometimes in small clusters.
Petal count
17-25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
blush
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinctive, sweet, fruity, tea rose scent.
Color Description
Pale, flesh-pink with a salmon-yellow center, fading to a lighter blush-pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate to low
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keep moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing old or dead wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Antoine Rivoire x Crimson Queen
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1912).