Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1935
Crimson Glory
Rosa 'Crimson Glory'
10-12 ft.
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Up to 6 in. across
Bloom habit
Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Petal count
26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Damask
Color Description
Deep velvety crimson
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10-12 ft.
Spread
5-7 ft.
Soil
Rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic pH (6.0-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep watering 1-2 inches per week at the base; keep leaves dry to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Use compost or aged manure at planting; follow with a balanced or rose-specific fertilizer in early-mid spring, when first blooms appear, and in mid-July.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood and to shape the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
W. E. Chaplin x Cathrine Kordes
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1936); ARS Gold Medal (1941)