Hybrid Tea Rose 'Rita Mcneil'

‘Rita Mcneil’ Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa ‘Rita Mcneil’). The 'Rita McNeil' rose, an elegant and generous hybrid tea rose, is distinguished by its large, double flowers with deep, slightly satiny pink petals, exuding a soft and pleasant fragrance. Its bushy and upright habit gives it a classic silhouette, ideal for structuring a sunny flower bed, enhancing a formal bed, or cultivating in a large container on the terrace. Prolific and reblooming, it produces refined flowers throughout the summer, borne on strong stems perfect for cutting and bouquets.

To plant the ‘Rita Mcneil’ hybrid tea rose, choose a suitable exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: rich, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral. Water at the base and allow air to circulate between the branches. Remove dead parts with a clean tool, then adapt pruning to the rose's group. Winter protection depends on its hardiness and the potential presence of a graft union. Water the root ball before planting and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check moisture by hand before watering again.

Allow a width of 90 cm (35 in) to organize the plant's space in the garden. The indicated height of 1.2 m (4 ft) helps choose its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants whose light and water needs are compatible. If you are considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Potted roots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.