Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Rita McNeil'

Latin name
Rosa 'Rita McNeil'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Rita McNeil'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Rita McNeil', an elegant and generous hybrid tea rose, stands out with its large, double flowers featuring deep pink, slightly satiny petals, exuding a sweet and pleasant fragrance. Its bushy and upright habit gives it a classic silhouette, ideal for structuring a sunny flowerbed, enhancing a formal mass planting, or growing in a large container on a terrace. Abundant and repeat-flowering, it produces refined blooms throughout the summer, held by strong stems perfect for cutting and bouquets. Its dark green, dense, and glossy foliage beautifully highlights the intensity of the flowers while offering good disease tolerance when planted in rich, well-drained soil. Rosa 'Rita McNeil' brings charm, color, and elegance to the garden while attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during establishment and flowering. Keep the soil slightly moist, especially during hot weather.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Soft pink
Fruiting
Decorative red rosehips if faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.2 m (4 ft)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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