Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1997
Traviata
Rosa 'Meilavio'
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Clusters of large, cupped, quartered blooms
Petal count
Very full (approx. 90-100 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Old rose fragrance
Color Description
Deep red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5)
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1–2 times a week
Fertilizer
Not specified
Pruning
Late winter or early spring as buds begin to swell; remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood and thin, weak, or crossing stems to maintain a vase shape
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, but may be susceptible to common rose pests and fungal issues if air circulation is poor
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None