Rosa Tropicana (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Wonderfully fragrant, Rosa Tropicana is a lovely Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), double, well-formed coral-orange flowers (30-35 petals). Rich with an intense fruity fragrance, the showy blossoms bloom profusely in flushes from spring to fall. They are borne on long stems and are excellent for cutting.
Wonderfully fragrant, Rosa Tropicana is a lovely Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), double, well-formed coral-orange flowers (30-35 petals). Rich with an intense fruity fragrance, the showy blossoms bloom profusely in flushes from spring to fall. They are borne on long stems and are excellent for cutting. A bushy, upright, handsomely shaped shrub with semi-glossy, dark green leaves that provide an ideal backdrop for its summer-long floral display. Excellent disease resistance.
- Winner of 12 international awards including 1963 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA
- Grows up to 2-6 ft. tall (60-180 cm) with a 2-3 ft. spread (60-90 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds and borders or containers. Great cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Very good disease resistance.
- Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.
- Bred by Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 – 2006) (Germany, 1960).
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 | 2' – 6' (60cm – 180cm) |
| 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, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |