STILETTO| HYBRID TEA ROSE

The Stiletto™ rose is a striking Stiletto Rose variety classified as a Hybrid Tea rose. It is admired for its deep magenta blooms, strong fragrance, and elegant long stems that make it popular both in gardens and as a cut flower. About the Stiletto Rose Type: Hybrid Tea Rose Color: Deep magenta / hot pink, non-fading Fragrance: Strong fruity-tea scent with notes of damask and honey Bloom style: Large, high-centered exhibition blooms Growth habit: Upright, about 5–6 feet tall Foliage: Dark green and glossy Uses: Garden display, borders, and cut flowers The official cultivar name is ‘Meizolnil’. The Breeder The Stiletto rose was bred by Meilland, the famous French rose-breeding company known for creating many internationally celebrated roses, including the legendary Peace Rose. Some commercial growers also list Rosen Tantau in connection with florist production and distribution, but the cultivar itself is generally credited to Meilland under the breeder code “MEIzolnil.” Why gardeners like it Gardeners and rose enthusiasts praise Stiletto for: Strong fragrance Excellent vase life Disease resistance Rich color that does not fade easily Vigorous growth on its own roots