Rouge Royale®
$35.00
Rouge Royale® is an elegant hybrid tea rose admired for its deep crimson blooms, velvety petals, and exceptional fragrance. Richly colored and unmistakably classic, it brings depth, drama, and presence to the garden — a red rose that feels enduring rather than showy.
Bare root
Dormant, field-grown
Ships in season
At proper planting time
Hand-selected
Limited release
Rouge Royale® is an elegant hybrid tea rose admired for its deep crimson blooms, velvety petals, and exceptional fragrance. Richly colored and unmistakably classic, it brings depth, drama, and presence to the garden — a red rose that feels enduring rather than showy.
Why We Chose It
Why We Chose It: Every collection needs a true red, and Rouge Royale® earns that role with confidence. Chosen for its saturated color, strong fragrance, and refined form, it offers a sense of gravitas and tradition — a rose that grounds the collection and holds its own among softer tones.
Garden Details
Garden Details:
- Rose Type
- Hybrid Tea
- Root Type
- Own-root, Grade #1
- Bloom Form
- Fully double, high-centered blooms
- Bloom Color
- Deep crimson red
- Bloom Size
- 4–5 inches
- Flowering
- Repeat bloomer from spring through fall
- Fragrance
- Very strong — classic rose with rich, damask notes
- Habit
- Upright, bushy
- Height
- 3–4 feet
- Width
- 2–3 feet
- Light Requirements
- Full sun
- Hardiness Zones
- USDA 5–11
- Disease Resistance
- Very good
Cut Flower Notes
Cut Flower Notes:
- Petal Count
- 35–40
- Vase Life
- 7–10 days
- Breeder
- Meilland International (France), Introduced by Star® Roses and Plants
Grower's Notes
Grower's Notes: We source licensed, own-root bare root roses from trusted growers and offer them during the dormant season for optimal establishment. Rouge Royale® benefits from thoughtful spacing and consistent care, rewarding gardeners with richly colored, fragrant blooms throughout the season.