Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Firefighter® is a classic red Hybrid Tea with large, fully double blooms in a rich dusky velvet red. The approximately 4.5-inch flowers carry 40–45 petals and are produced on long stems, giving them the elegant form and presence prized for cutting. Cooler temperatures often bring out the deepest, richest red tones, while clean green foliage provides a handsome backdrop for the flowers.
Its intense old rose fragrance is one of Firefighter®’s defining qualities, making the blooms especially enjoyable both in the garden and indoors. The vigorous plant grows upright and bushy, reaching about 5–6 feet tall, with nearly thornless stems and very strong practical disease resistance. It also performs well in heat, coastal conditions, and partial shade, adding versatility to an already impressive cutting rose.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Dusky velvet red
Bloom Size: Approximately 4.5 inches
Petal Count: 40–45 petals
Fragrance: Intense old rose fragrance
Height: Approximately 5–6 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous, and bushy
Foliage: Clean green foliage
Disease Resistance: Very strong
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate water use
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant, shade tolerant, and coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting gardens, bouquets, floral arrangements, and garden beds
Special Features: Almost thornless, long-stemmed flowers; deeper red coloring in cooler temperatures
Breeder: Orard
Introduced: 2009
Registration Name: ORAdal
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Firefighter® is a classic red Hybrid Tea with large, fully double blooms in a rich dusky velvet red. The approximately 4.5-inch flowers carry 40–45 petals and are produced on long stems, giving them the elegant form and presence prized for cutting. Cooler temperatures often bring out the deepest, richest red tones, while clean green foliage provides a handsome backdrop for the flowers.
Its intense old rose fragrance is one of Firefighter®’s defining qualities, making the blooms especially enjoyable both in the garden and indoors. The vigorous plant grows upright and bushy, reaching about 5–6 feet tall, with nearly thornless stems and very strong practical disease resistance. It also performs well in heat, coastal conditions, and partial shade, adding versatility to an already impressive cutting rose.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Dusky velvet red
Bloom Size: Approximately 4.5 inches
Petal Count: 40–45 petals
Fragrance: Intense old rose fragrance
Height: Approximately 5–6 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous, and bushy
Foliage: Clean green foliage
Disease Resistance: Very strong
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate water use
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant, shade tolerant, and coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting gardens, bouquets, floral arrangements, and garden beds
Special Features: Almost thornless, long-stemmed flowers; deeper red coloring in cooler temperatures
Breeder: Orard
Introduced: 2009
Registration Name: ORAdal
