These semi-deciduous or deciduous shrubs or climbers have prickly woody stems that form variable growth habits. They have divided dull green leaves and the cup-shaped flowers are available in a wide colour range with many hybrids and appear from early to late summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Rosa species Hybrid Teas are generally found in China growing from inland to mountainous regions. They prefer a well drained, fertile moist clay loam with a pH range from 5.5 to 6.5 and grow in an open sunny wind protected position and are frost and drought tolerant.  

Hybrid Teas are grown for their attractive flowers and are planted in formal and in formal gardens. They are commonly used as tubs specimens or border plants with the climbing and rambler types covering pergolas or over lattice against hot walls. They establish in 1 to 2 years and are moderately long lived. The weeping standards are used as a lawn specimen and the flowers are commonly used in floral arrangements. ID 33

Rosa (RO-sa) species Hybrid Tea

'Rosa': Latin name for the rose (possibly from Celtic rhod - red).

Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Rose Family