Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2009
Rouge Royale
Rosa
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or small clusters on strong stems
Petal count
70 to 100
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, fruity, raspberry and strawberry notes
Color Description
Deep, glowing velvet red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, consistent moisture
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the bush
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance, though may require monitoring for black spot
🧬 Pedigree
MEIviola x MEIrimo
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international fragrance and rose performance awards