Petal Pals
other · 1999
Botero French Florist Hybrid Tea Rose
3-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom habit
Solitary blooms on long stems.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Color Description
Red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Variable; generally susceptible to foliar diseases like black spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep watering twice a week; keep leaves dry to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Use a well-balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) starting at spring bud break; apply every 4-6 weeks, stopping in late summer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring or late winter before dormancy breaks; remove deadwood, shape the plant, and cut shoots back to 4-6 buds.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew.