Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Red Velvet German Florist Hybrid Tea Rose
3-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large, fully double blooms borne singly on long stems.
Petal count
Fully double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Fragrance Notes
Spicy
Color Description
Red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
75 cm - 2.4 m
Soil
Well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5) loam.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Modern varieties are bred for improved disease resistance, though susceptibility to black spot and powdery mildew remains a concern.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep watering twice a week, delivering 1-2 inches of water directly to the root zone; keep leaves dry.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or 12-12-12) every 4-6 weeks during the active growing season; stop 6-8 weeks before the first fall frost.
Pruning
Prune in early spring or while dormant to remove deadwood, shape the plant, and remove weak or crisscrossing canes.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew.