As the name says, it bears an abundance of blossoms resembling those of hybrid teas borne in clusters. Grandiflora Midway between a hybrid tea and floribunda in habit, it came into being about 30 years ago. It's taller than a hybrid tea and has the same style flowers, although it's borne in clusters like a floribunda. Miniature Flowers are small but abundant. Miniatures made a sensation in France around 1815 but almost became extinct.
Fragrant varieties are relatively rare.
Usually compact, the plant may grow as tall as six feet. Baldo Villegas of Orangevale has a big crush on Lynn Anderson. That means their flowers won't bleach out and their leaves won't be burned around the edges. I put it in every bouquet of roses I give away. A hybrid tea that wins Villegas' praise for its dark green glossy foliage, good disease resistance and deep red blossoms.