Rosa Secret (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Very floriferous and sweetly fragrant, Rosa Secret is a truly enchanting Hybrid Tea rose with very large, up to 5 in. across (12 cm), very full (30-35 petals), exhibition quality flowers, a blend of creamy yellow suffused with pink. Rich with a strong, spicy fragrance, the blossoms are borne mostly solitary on almost thornless stems and bloom profusely in flushes from spring to fall.
Very floriferous and sweetly fragrant, Rosa Secret is a truly enchanting Hybrid Tea rose with very large, up to 5 in. across (12 cm), very full (30-35 petals), exhibition quality flowers, a blend of creamy yellow suffused with pink. Rich with a strong, spicy fragrance, the blossoms are borne mostly solitary on almost thornless stems and bloom profusely in flushes from spring to fall. Very vigorous, this rose has a wonderful, bushy growth habit with a lush foliage of leathery, dark green leaves that is extremely healthy. The foliage is a perfect setting for the flowers. Heat and shade tolerant. Excellent disease resistance.
- 1994 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) with a 2-3 ft. spread (60-90 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds, borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of poor soil and shade.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Bred by Daniel Tracy (United States, before 1992).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |