Hybrid Tea Rose 'Royal Highness'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
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Shrub
Bloom Color
Non-patented
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Patent Information
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By simple layering
By air layering
By tip layering
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Very Fragrant
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Plant Size (check one)
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Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Light pink (lp)
Margin Width
Double
Tea shaped
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
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Hybrid Tea
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Huntington Beach, California

Salinas, California

San Francisco, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Lansdale, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Killeen, Texas

Willis, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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J
Killeen, TX | March 2019 | positive

I love this rose!!! The Royal Highness absolutely fits this rose - it is so beautiful!! It smells very good!!! Always an outstan...Read More

M
Huntington Beach, CA | April 2017 | positive

I live in So. Cal. My spring flush this year of "Royal Highness" is just beautiful. High pointed buds, beautiful form, lovely color. No...Read More

J
Willis, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | neutral

I have been growing this Rose since spring 2005 . It doesn't seem to be a heavy bloomer.Blows fast

P
Irving (Dallas area), TX (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

Bred in United States. Won the following awards:

All-America Rose Selection in 1963
Court of Show Honor four times ...Read More

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