Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1994
Secret's Out!
Rosa 'HILaroma'
3 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
High-centered, double blooms, usually borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
26 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green or bright green
Foliage surface
Glossy or semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, sweet, and spicy fragrance.
Color Description
White
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 6 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil; slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5) preferred; benefits from organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Generally considered disease resistant and healthy.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep, infrequent soakings at the base; maintain consistent moisture during active growth; avoid standing water.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and repeat throughout the growing season to support repeat blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to an open, outward-facing framework; remove dead or weak canes; deadhead throughout the season to encourage repeat blooms.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites, scale, caterpillars, sawfly larvae, cane borers, Japanese beetles, rose stem girders, rose midges, rose slugs, rose chafers, leaf-cutting bees, black spot, rust, powdery mildew, crown gall, canker, dieback, downy mildew, and viruses.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Secret'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None