Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2011
Grande Dame
Rosa 'WEKmerewby'
4-6.25 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Up to 6 inches
Bloom habit
Full, old-fashioned, cupped, often in nodding clusters.
Petal count
Over 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Deep green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense old-rose damask
Color Description
Saturated deep rose-pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6.25 feet
Spread
3-6 feet
Soil
Amended, well-draining soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Very good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soakings are recommended, providing about 2 inches of water per week.
Fertilizer
Use an all-purpose garden fertilizer or a dedicated rose food; avoid fertilizing newly planted bare-root roses until after the first bloom.
Pruning
Prune in early spring; remove dead or damaged wood and shape as needed.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resilient; standard rose pests like aphids may occur.
🧬 Pedigree
Seed parent: 'WEKmeredoc'; Pollen parent: 'WEKisosblip'