UNISA 150 Mmabatho DELtora(P) Hybrid Tea Rose 5lt

To celebrate 150 years of the University of South Africa (UNISA), this rose embodies vibrancy, optimism, and inspiration. Its bright orange blooms mirror the flame of the UNISA crest, symbolising boldness and the transformative power of education.

Firm-petalled buds develop on medium-long stems, producing half-open blooms that eventually reveal a perfectly shaped quartered rosette. The flowers last well in a vase and are complemented by disease-resistant, lush foliage.

The vigorous bush grows neatly to hip height, flowering profusely and maintaining a striking, compact form. Proceeds from this rose will support student funding at UNISA, making it a beautiful and meaningful tribute to the legacy of higher learning in Southern Africa.

Full Sun
Afternoon Sun
Moderate Watering
Monthly Feeding
Prune Every Winter

Hybrid tea roses are a popular class of roses known for their large, high-centered flowers and long stems. They are a cross between hybrid perpetual roses and tea roses, hence the name “hybrid tea.”
These roses are widely cultivated and admired for their beauty, fragrance, and versatility in various gardening and floral arrangements.

Here are some key points about hybrid tea roses:

Appearance
Hybrid tea roses typically have a single flower per stem, with large blooms that often have a distinct spiral shape. The flowers usually have many petals, ranging in color from pure white to shades of pink, red, yellow, and even lavender. They can be single or double-flowered, and their form can vary from classic, high-centered to more open and relaxed.

Growth habit
Hybrid tea roses are deciduous shrubs that can grow from 1 to 2m in height, depending on the variety.
They have an upright growth habit with straight stems that make them ideal for cutting and using in floral arrangements.
The leaves are generally dark green and glossy.

Fragrance
While hybrid tea roses are prized for their beauty, not all varieties are strongly scented.
Breeders have focused on enhancing the visual characteristics of the flowers, sometimes at the expense of fragrance. However, many hybrid tea roses still retain a delightful fragrance, ranging from mild to intense.

Blooming season
Hybrid tea roses bloom throughout the growing season, producing an abundance of flowers. Their peak blooming period varies depending on the climate and specific variety, but it generally occurs during the spring and continues through the summer and autumn months.

Care and maintenance
They require regular care to thrive.
They prefer well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and should be planted in a sunny location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.
Adequate watering, pruning, and fertilizing are essential for their healthy growth.
Pruning in late winter is particularly important to encourage strong stems and shape the plant.

Uses
Hybrid tea roses are versatile and can be used in various ways.
They are popular choices for cut flowers, as their long stems and large blooms make them perfect for floral arrangements.
They are also commonly used in formal garden beds, borders, and as accent plants in landscapes.

Varieties
There are countless hybrid tea rose varieties available, each with its unique characteristics in terms of color, form, fragrance, and disease resistance.

Hybrid tea roses continue to be popular among gardeners, florists, and rose enthusiasts due to their exquisite beauty and versatility. Whether in a vase or in the garden, their elegant blooms bring beauty and fragrance to any setting.