Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Tropicana is a classic Hybrid Tea recognized for its vivid coral-orange coloring and large, shapely flowers. Pointed buds open into impressive blooms reaching approximately 5 inches across, with 30–35 petals creating the refined form associated with traditional Hybrid Teas. The warm, clear coloring stands beautifully above long stems dressed in glossy green foliage, making the flowers especially noticeable both in the garden and when brought indoors.
A strong fruity fragrance complements the colorful blooms. Tropicana develops a spreading plant that can reach approximately 3½–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with its mature size varying with growing conditions. It performs best in full sun with moderate water needs and has good disease resistance along with documented heat tolerance. Its long stems, large flowers, and classic form also make it a natural choice for cutting.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Clear Coral-Orange
Bloom Size: Large, Approximately 5 inches
Petal Count: 30–35
Fragrance:Strong Fruity Fragrance
Height: Approximately 3½–6 feet
Width: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Habit: Spreading
Foliage: Glossy Green
Disease Resistance: Good
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: 7a–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat Tolerant
Best Uses: Garden Beds and Cutting
Special Features: Large Shapely Blooms; Pointed Buds; Long Stems
Breeder: Mathias Tantau
Introduced: 1963
US Patent No.: PP1,969
Registration Name: TANorstar
Awards: All-America Rose Selections (AARS), 1963
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Tropicana is a classic Hybrid Tea recognized for its vivid coral-orange coloring and large, shapely flowers. Pointed buds open into impressive blooms reaching approximately 5 inches across, with 30–35 petals creating the refined form associated with traditional Hybrid Teas. The warm, clear coloring stands beautifully above long stems dressed in glossy green foliage, making the flowers especially noticeable both in the garden and when brought indoors.
A strong fruity fragrance complements the colorful blooms. Tropicana develops a spreading plant that can reach approximately 3½–6 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with its mature size varying with growing conditions. It performs best in full sun with moderate water needs and has good disease resistance along with documented heat tolerance. Its long stems, large flowers, and classic form also make it a natural choice for cutting.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Clear Coral-Orange
Bloom Size: Large, Approximately 5 inches
Petal Count: 30–35
Fragrance:Strong Fruity Fragrance
Height: Approximately 3½–6 feet
Width: Approximately 3–4 feet
Growth Habit: Spreading
Foliage: Glossy Green
Disease Resistance: Good
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Hardiness Zones: 7a–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat Tolerant
Best Uses: Garden Beds and Cutting
Special Features: Large Shapely Blooms; Pointed Buds; Long Stems
Breeder: Mathias Tantau
Introduced: 1963
US Patent No.: PP1,969
Registration Name: TANorstar
Awards: All-America Rose Selections (AARS), 1963
