Rosa Beloved

Large, fully double, and appearing on long, sturdy stems, this dark red hybrid tea captures the essence of romance. And unlike many roses, which cannot stand the heat and humidity of summers in the South and Southwest, Beloved Hybrid Tea Rose is bred specifically for warmer climates, thriving all the way through Zone 10. Resistant to mildew and rust, the foliage is as healthy as the magnificent blooms on this charming introduction.

The flowers are fully 4 inches wide, packed with whorled petals that recurve slightly to lend the blooms a pointed, starry silhouette. Borne on very long stems, Beloved Hybrid Tea Rose are made for cutting, and are quite long-lasting in the vase. Its beauty and staying power outdoes both of its famous parents for size and color intensity.

This shrub reaches up to 5 feet high and 4 feet wide, with very healthy foliage, thanks to Beloved Hybrid Tea Rose superior resistance to mildew and rust. Attractive even out of bloom, Beloved Hybrid Tea Rose can be planted fearlessly in the crowded sunny border and stands up beautifully to the late-afternoon thunderstorms and humidity of many warm southern and midwestern climates.

Best of all, Beloved Hybrid Tea Rose is a very reliable rebloomer, setting its heaviest flush of flowers in early summer but then continuing in waves all season. Modern vigor plus old-fashioned bloom character make this hybrid tea a favorite. Prune Hybrid Tea roses to half height or 18-20 inches above the ground in early spring.