Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2006
La Rose Optimiste French Florist Hybrid Tea Rose
Rosa
3-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom habit
One high-centered bloom per stem.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Fragrance Notes
Classic tea-like scent.
Color Description
Pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-7.0).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Varies by cultivar; requires good air circulation to minimize fungal issues.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deeply at the base, 1-2 inches per week, avoiding overhead watering to prevent fungal disease.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose-specific fertilizer every 4-6 weeks from first leaf until 6-8 weeks before the first frost.
Pruning
Early spring or late winter before dormancy breaks; remove dead wood and cut healthy canes back to 12-18 inches above an outward-facing bud.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and aphids.