Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'

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Deep Crimson Blooms with 50 Velvety Petals Deliver Classic Chrysler Imperial Rose Elegance
Thrives in Zones 5-10
Sweetly Fragrant Flowers
Ideal for Privacy Screen or Hedge
Pollinator-Friendly Shrub

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Planting & Care

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Sunlight: This rose requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily to produce its signature deep crimson color and heavy fragrance. While it can tolerate light afternoon shade in exceptionally hot climates, too much shade will lead to leggy growth and fewer blooms.
Soil: Aim for rich, loamy soil that drains well but holds enough moisture to stay cool. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost to improve drainage, or add peat moss to sandy soil to prevent it from drying out too quickly.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, provide 1 to 2 inches of water per week to help the root system settle into its new home. Once established, this rose can handle brief dry spells, but consistent deep watering at the base of the plant is necessary to prevent petal wilt and ensure the blooms reach their full 5 inch diameter. Avoid overhead watering to keep the foliage dry, which helps prevent common fungal issues like black spot.

Pruning Tips

The Chrysler Imperial blooms on new wood, so you should prune it in late winter or early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Think of this like a structural tune up where you remove dead or crossing canes and cut the remaining healthy stems back to about 12 to 18 inches. This heavy pruning encourages vigorous new growth and ensures the plant has enough airflow to stay healthy throughout the summer.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer or a slow release granular formula in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers. Stop all fertilizing by late summer, roughly 6 weeks before your first expected frost, to prevent the plant from producing tender new growth that would be damaged by freezing temperatures. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers late in the year because they force the plant to stay awake when it should be preparing for winter dormancy.

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Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Flowering, Reblooming, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	4-6 ft
Width	2-3 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy
Growth Rate	Fast
Growth Habit	Climbing, Spreading, Trailing, Upright
Blooms In	Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Rose
Botanical Name	Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'
Species	spp.
Cultivar	Chrysler Imperial
Class	Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Go big and bold with the showy Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial') from NatureHills.com! This sultry superstar started turning heads and winning hearts in the 1950s. We sell out of our limited inventory every year! That's because this classic Rose delivers five-inch wide, fully double blooms packed with up to 50 velvety red petals!

The long, pointed, tightly-closed buds look great; and the high-centered, dark red cut flowers last a long time in a vase. If you want Roses through the season...you simply can't go wrong with the award-winning Chrysler Imperial. Chrysler Imperial Rose features a wonderful fragrance. Some call it citrus, but we think it's closer to a heavenly old-fashioned damask Rose scent. The butterflies and bees (and you!) will get lost in its scent either way!

Enjoy a very lavish presentation in midsummer. You'll be excited to see a second flush later in the season. Strong canes won't bend under the heavy weight of these globular, opulent Chrysler Imperial blooms. Clean, healthy foliage provides a marvelous counterbalance to their ornate charm. Blooming profusely until mid-season, Chrysler Imperial Rose repays all the compliments it receives with a second smaller flush of encore blooms. End your season with a colorful flourish!

Frankly, it's better economics to buy and grow your own Hybrid Tea Rose bush than waste money on a single bouquet. Get many seasons of flowers to cut and enjoy indoors, instead! Imagine growing the legacy of 70 years of amazing blooms in your own yard. This tough, compact shrub takes the heat like a champion.

Planting and Application:

Don't miss this incredible Rose for your garden! They'll even perform beautifully in oversized garden containers! Decorate your patio with its vivid color. Mass them in a new mulched bed to create a high-impact modern focal point. Expand that spacing to five or more feet apart, if you want a sleek, modern look. Try a mix of in-ground Roses with container-grown Roses for a customized approach.

Make your neighborhood happy with a brilliant hedge of Chrysler Imperial Rose bushes. Fully double, perfectly formed blooms are huge with plenty of velvety crimson-red petals. Place them front and center to accent a foundation planting. For the stems to touch in a hedge, space them at least three feet apart "on center". You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Growing 4-6 feet in height, this is a fantastic backdrop, or hedge for privacy, and for creating outdoor rooms!

Plant them near walkways or doors, so you can enjoy a wonderful perfumed entryway with the old-fashioned Rose scent. Chrysler Imperial is a restrained and elegant Rose shrub that is perfect for the formal Rose garden. Add to your special "Best of the Best" collection.

Make a dramatic landscape that fills your soul with these stirring blooms. Style them as you like but trust us, Chrysler Imperial will fit right in! Pair them with the most romantic soft pink Roses we have in stock. Or, try them with a mix of purple Roses. This dynamic selection will certainly draw all eyes. Maximize the splash by planting several Chrysler Imperial bushes together.

Reblooming Double Flowers & Velvety Red Petals
Hybrid Tea Rose, Long, Pointed Buds - 45 - 50 Petals per Bloom
Strong, Straight, Long Stems
Vigorous, Upright Rose Bush & Dark, Semi-Glossy Leaves
Rich, Old-Fashioned Rose Fragrance
All-American Rose Selection Award Winner

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Give Hybrid Tea Roses the best start with ideal site selection, air circulation and full sun for best results. Eliminate susceptibility to mildew by choosing the right planting site. Roses can happily manage in all-day sun! Morning sun is helpful to dry off the leaves, but at least six hours of sun a day is important. Chrysler Imperial Rose is a perfect choice for warm, dry climates USDA growing zones 5 through 10 and are happiest in hot temperatures with plenty of sunshine!

Easy to grow, simply plant in well-drained soil, or raise them up in a bed to improve drainage. Dig your planting hole twice as wide as the roots, but no deeper. Keep the soil level the same as we have them grown in at the nursery. Rose roots don't tolerate standing water. Don't forget to add a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch.

Water Roses on a consistent schedule, especially container-grown plants. Add a three-inch layer of mulch around your plant, and pull it back away from touching the canes. This hungry beauty needs specialty Rose fertilizer. Follow the label instructions for application rates and timing. Add Nature Hills Root Booster to the planting hole as a symbiotic formula with mycorrhizal fungus and other beneficial ingredients that never stops working to support your Rose.

In fall, bag and remove all leaf litter. In colder zones below 7 should be mounded with 8-12 inches of mulch in late fall for best overwintering. Always wait to prune Roses until early spring when you pull the mulch away. At that time, prune each of the Rose canes down to 6 - 8 inches at a 45-degree angle just above a nice, fat bud. Read more about Rose pruning Here, and about winterizing Roses, and un-wintering Roses in spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!

Full Sun
Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture & Appreciates Mulched Beds
Prune Very Early Spring
Disease Resistant & Hardy

Lavish your love on these special blooms. Chrysler Imperial Rose won the coveted All-American Rose Selection in 1953, and it's still an incredible choice for today's landscape. Act now to reserve your Chrysler Imperial Roses from NatureHills.com! Don't miss these red-hot, large, full blooms in your garden this season.

If you see Chrysler Imperial Rose in stock on our site, please place your order right away. This will reserve your bushes! Let our dedicated Rose growing team continue to give your plants expert care. We'll ship them to you when the time is right for planting Chrysler Imperial Roses in your area.

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Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea

I received your plant. With my due care and watering plant properly I could not survive the plant. My money is wasted.

Dear Rajendrababu Purohit,

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with the Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that the plant didn’t survive despite your proper care and attention—that’s understandably frustrating when you’ve invested time and effort.

Sometimes even with watering and care, young plants can struggle due to transplant shock, environmental factors like temperature or sunlight, or soil drainage. To help prevent loss in the future, we recommend ensuring the plant is in well-drained soil and gradually introducing it to absolute sunlight if it’s sensitive. If you'd like, our Care Sheets provide detailed tips tailored to each plant—and our experts are always ready to assist with more personalized advice via phone or email.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can better understand what happened and explore options to make things right for you. Your satisfaction and passion for gardening are very important to us.

Here for all your plant care needs,
Nature Hills – America’s Online Plant Experts

The perfect rose!

I bought one of these roses by accident several years ago and have been delighted with it. It's like an old friend now. Every year I look forward to its superb aroma. It is an elegant rose that is perfect for cutting. In my opinion, the smell is the very best of all the roses.

Dear Lw,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your delightful experience with the Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose! We’re truly glad that what started as an unplanned purchase has blossomed into such a beloved companion. Your description of its aroma being the very best truly captures the special charm of this classic rose.

Since you enjoy cutting your rose blooms, you might find it helpful to cut stems early in the morning or late in the evening when they’re fully hydrated—this often helps the flowers last longer indoors. Also, a clean vase and fresh water with a floral preservative can extend their enchanting presence inside your home.

If you ever want tips on how to keep your plant thriving season after season or help in selecting companions for your rose’s garden space, we’re always happy to assist.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

The perfect rose!

Hi lw,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose! We absolutely love hearing how it’s become like an old friend to you—that’s the kind of special bond every gardener hopes for. Its strong, delightful aroma and elegance truly make it a standout rose, especially for cutting and enjoying indoors.

If you ever want tips on prolonging the life of your cut roses or best practices for keeping your Chrysler Imperial healthy year-round, feel free to reach out—we’d be happy to share our expertise! Also, don’t hesitate to explore companion plants that enhance roses both visually and in health.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose grow in zone 5 with clay soil?

Chrysler Imperial is a hardy hybrid tea rose that can handle zone 5 conditions. Clay soil needs amendment with compost for proper drainage, as roses prefer well-draining soil. Plant in spring after last frost and mulch well for winter protection.

How far apart should I plant multiple Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Roses?

Plant Chrysler Imperial roses five or more feet apart for a sleek, modern look. Closer spacing creates a fuller hedge effect, while wider spacing showcases each plant's individual beauty. Choose your spacing based on your desired garden style when you shop at Nature Hills.

What type of soil does Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose prefer, and how do I amend clay soil?

Chrysler Imperial thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. For clay soil, work in 2-3 inches of compost or aged manure to improve drainage and aeration. Plant in raised beds if drainage remains poor after amending.

How often should I water a newly planted Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose?

Water newly planted Chrysler Imperial roses deeply twice weekly for the first month. This heat-tolerant variety needs consistent moisture to establish strong root systems that will support those heavy 5-inch blooms. Check soil moisture 2 inches down and water when dry.

When should I fertilize Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose, and what type?

Fertilize your Chrysler Imperial in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer, then monthly through summer. This heavy-blooming hybrid tea needs consistent feeding to support those spectacular 5-inch blooms through two flushes. Shop quality rose fertilizers at Nature Hills to keep your prize-winner performing at its best.

Is Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose fragrant, and what does the scent smell like?

Yes, Chrysler Imperial has a wonderful fragrance described as an old-fashioned damask rose scent with citrus notes. The strong fragrance attracts butterflies and bees throughout the blooming season. Plant near walkways or patios where you can fully enjoy the heavenly scent.

How is Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose shipped, bare root or potted?

Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Roses are typically shipped as potted plants during the growing season. This allows for easier establishment and better root development compared to bare root shipping. Plant your potted rose in spring after the last frost for best results.

Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'