Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1973
Snowfire
Rosa 'Snowfire'
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
mild
Fragrance Notes
Mild fragrance
Color Description
bright red, reverse white
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water at the base of the plant to avoid fungal disease.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer regularly during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Common rose pests and diseases such as aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
[(Detroiter x Liberty Bell (Kordes)) X (Detroiter x Kordes' Perfecta)]