Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2011
Legend of Rossi
Rosa 'Legend of Rossi'
4 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4.5 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
borne mostly solitary
Petal count
38 to 43 petals
Flowering
Repeated flushes
Habit
Upright and leggy
Color
pink
Fragrance
Strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, fruity, rose fragrance
Color Description
Deep pink to magenta-purple blooms with 38 to 43 petals
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
33" to 43" (85 to 110cm)
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soakings are recommended, providing about 2 inches of water per week; avoid frequent, shallow watering.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer or one formulated for roses; feed in spring once new leaves appear and again after each major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, typically around the time forsythia blooms.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to leaf drop; general rose pests and diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, and eriophyid mites (rose rosette).
🧬 Pedigree
Not specified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Not specified