Their large flowers make hybrid teas the most popular type of rose. The blooms are borne singly on strong stems and make excellent cut flowers. Colors include pure white and shades of red, lavender, orange, pink, yellow, apricot, crimson, maroon and mauve. Most, but not all, hybrid teas have some fragrance. Mature hybrid tea roses are 2-5 feet high, depending on the cultivar and growing conditions.
Most cultivars are semi-hardy and require winter protection .
Adapted from a Kansas State University Extension publication, MF-799, Growing Roses, revised April 1993.