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True Bloom™ True Love™ Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa ‘ALTcaptain’ PP31,575

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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Flowering, Reblooming, Fragrant, Disease resistant, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, and Container Friendly

Specifications
  • Botanical Name
    Rosa ‘ALTcaptain’ PP31,575
  • Height
    2-3 ft
  • Width
    1-2 ft
  • Growing Zones
    4-9
  • Sunlight
    • Full sun
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Flower Color
    • Red
  • Leaf Color
    • Green
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Early Summer, Late Summer, Late Spring
  • Fragrant
    Yes
  • Does Not Ship To
    AK, HI, ID, MT, OR

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Aim for a minimum of six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day for the best performance. While Hybrid Tea Roses can tolerate partial shade, you will see a definite tradeoff: less sun means significantly reduced color intensity and fewer, smaller blooms.
  • Soil: Roses thrive in rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.5. If you have heavy clay, amend the planting hole deeply with compost and shredded pine bark to ensure proper drainage; if your soil is sandy, incorporate compost or peat moss to boost water and nutrient retention.

Watering Requirements

During the first season, deep water your new plants 2-3 times per week, ensuring the root ball remains consistently moist to encourage deep root establishment. Once established, this rose is moderately tolerant of dry spells, but inconsistent watering is a major stressor that will result in small, lackluster blooms and an increased susceptibility to pests like spider mites. Always water deeply at the base, not overhead, to keep the foliage dry and reduce fungal issues.

Pruning Tips

Like all modern roses, 'True Love' blooms on new wood, meaning the most important shaping and hard pruning is done in late winter or early spring, just before the buds break. The technique is to open up the center of the bush and cut back major canes by about one-third to an outward-facing bud; think of it like a substantial haircut that directs energy into creating a strong framework for robust spring and summer bloom production. Throughout the season, be sure to deadhead spent blooms down to the first five-leaflet set to signal the plant to immediately produce the next flush of flowers.

Fertilizer Needs

Roses are heavy feeders, so apply a balanced rose-specific fertilizer (often a 10-10-10 or similar formula) every four to six weeks, starting just as the new spring growth appears. Continue this consistent feeding until late summer, which is typically six to eight weeks before your average first frost date. What to avoid: Do not apply high-nitrogen fertilizer past this late summer cutoff, as it encourages tender, vulnerable new growth that will be instantly damaged by winter frost, draining the plant's essential stored energy.

Growing Zones 4-9

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True Bloom™ True Love™ Hybrid Tea Rose

The True Bloom™ True Love™ Hybrid Tea Rose PP#31,575 (Rosa 'ALTcaptain') is a show-stopping, long-stemmed addition to any Rose lover's garden. With its deep red, fully double blooms, and rich, heady fragrance, this modern Hybrid Tea Rose is a romantic powerhouse that reblooms throughout the season.

As part of the True Bloom™ series, it offers disease resistance, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact Rose for your landscape. As an added bonus, it delivers strong reblooming power, ensuring you get wave after wave of blooms from late spring through fall.

This stunning Rose grows in a classic upright form, reaching 2-3 feet tall and up to 2 feet wide, making it ideal for cutting gardens, formal plantings, or as a standout specimen! The glossy green foliage serves as the perfect backdrop for its long-lasting, velvety blossoms.

True Love™ is bred for hardiness and disease resistance, tolerating heat, humidity, and common Rose ailments with ease. This makes it an excellent choice for gardeners in USDA zones 4-9 who want gorgeous, long-stemmed Roses without the constant fuss.

Key Features

  • Deep red, fully double blooms with a strong fragrance!
  • Reblooms throughout the growing season
  • Disease-resistant foliage for low-maintenance beauty
  • Perfect for cutting gardens with long-stemmed Roses
  • Grows 2-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide in an upright, long-stemmed form
  • Thrives in USDA zones 4-9, heat and humidity tolerant

Landscaping Uses

Whether planted as a solitary specimen, an entire hedge, in containers, or as a romantic feature near an entryway, this Rose is destined to steal the show! The True Bloom™ True Love™ Hybrid Tea Rose can be used in many ways to enhance your garden:

  • Planted as a hedge or border for a bold, romantic display
  • Mixed into perennial beds for long-lasting color and fragrance
  • Container gardening for balconies, patios, and entryways
  • As a specimen plant to draw attention in the landscape
  • Perfect for cut flower gardens with long stems and repeat blooms
  • Pollinator gardens – Attracts bees and butterflies with its charming blooms

Care and Maintenance

This deciduous, disease-resistant Hybrid Tea Rose thrives with regular care and good air circulation.

  • Planting Time: Spring or fall for the best establishment
  • Sun Needs: Full sun (6+ hours per day), preferring morning sun to dry the leaves of dew
  • Soil Needs: Well-drained, rich soil; tolerates clay with amendments
  • Moisture Needs: Moderate; water deeply but allow to dry slightly between waterings
  • Mulch: 3-4 inches of organic mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • Fertilization Needs: Rose fertilizer applied in early spring and mid-season
  • Pruning Info: Prune in late winter to early spring; remove dead wood and shape the plant
  • Renewal Pruning: Can be pruned hard every few years to rejuvenate growth
  • Special Needs/Perks:
    • Disease-resistant
    • Heat-tolerant

True Love™ Brings Endless Roses To Your Garden!

The True Bloom™ True Love™ Hybrid Tea Rose is a must-have for gardeners who want classic beauty, rich fragrance, and effortless reblooming. Whether you're crafting dreamy bouquets or adding romance to your garden beds, this disease-resistant Rose makes it easy to enjoy long-stemmed, deep red blossoms from spring through fall.

Order yours today from Nature Hills Nursery and enjoy the elegance of True Love™ delivered right to your doorstep! Get years of bouquets for the price of a floral arrangement from a florist!

Frequently Asked Questions

How fragrant is the True Bloom™ True Love™ Hybrid Tea Rose?
 This Rose has a strong, classic Rose fragrance, making it an excellent choice for cutting gardens and sensory landscapes.

Does this Rose rebloom?
 Yes! The True Love™ Hybrid Tea Rose is a repeat bloomer, providing waves of deep red, double-petaled flowers from late spring through fall.

Is True Love™ disease-resistant?
 Yes, it has excellent disease resistance, including black spot and powdery mildew resistance, making it easier to care for than traditional Hybrid Tea Roses.

Can I grow this Rose in a container?
 Yes! It performs well in large containers as long as it receives full sun and regular watering.

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