The bushy Teas are generally urn-shaped, with abundant foliage and flowers. Large, full, well-formed blooms droop slightly from their long, thin stems. Flower colors are subtle, blushed, creamy pastels. Flower buds are long, narrow, and scrolled, and beautiful in their own right. Tea roses are very good cutting flowers.
Most Tea roses are vigorous, relatively easy to propagate, and long-lived.
How to Choose and Grow Tea Roses Like the Chinas, Tea roses require good cultural practices well-drained, fertile soil, plenty of water, and, if possible, a sunny, sheltered spot. However, most are disease resistant and will tolerate extended heat and poor soil. Because they flower continuously, Tea roses should not be over-pruned. Teas are hardy from Zones 7 through 10. Instead of being weaker, climbing tea sports tend to be of equal or greater merit than the originals.