Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2016
Eisvogel
Rosa 'Eisvogel'
2.5 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–7
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
globular, rosette, cluster flowering is not typical
Petal count
50 petals (very full, 41+ petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
fruity and exotic
Color Description
Pink, lavender, and apricot/copper-orange
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2.5 to 4 feet
Spread
1.3 to 1.5 feet
Soil
Roses prefer a soil pH in the range of 6.0 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–7
Disease Resistance
moderate to excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Roses require at least an inch of water per week during the growing season.
Fertilizer
Apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring after the ground has thawed; a second light application can be applied after the first flush of flowers.
Pruning
Prune in early spring just before the plant begins to break dormancy, removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches.
Pests & Diseases
Common pests include aphids, thrips, and spider mites; common diseases include powdery mildew, blackspot, botrytis blight, downy mildew, rose mosaic virus, rose rosette disease, and galls.