About St. Tropez™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIkkos’ St. Tropez™

The St. Tropez™ Potted Rose Bush is a rich, sun-washed Hybrid Tea glowing in warm apricot-peach tones with a hint of gold at the base. Elegant, upright, and strongly scented, it’s a classic cutting rose that brings a Mediterranean warmth to borders and bouquets.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Meilland (France)
🎨 Color: Apricot-peach with golden undertones
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, classic Hybrid Tea
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, spicy-sweet scent
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems, refined form

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, elegant bush
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~4–5′
↔️ Width: ~3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — benefits from standard care routines
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Warm colors intensify in heat; reliable across climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest