About Gina Lollobrigida Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Meizolmia’ Gina Lollobrigida

Gina Lollobrigida is a hybrid tea rose introduced in the U.S. by Meilland International/Conard-Pyle (Star® Roses, USA) in 1989. Its striking golden yellow blooms are high-centered, very full, and long-lasting, with 30–40 petals per flower and an average size of 4–5″ across. This vigorous, upright plant produces repeat flushes of brilliant flowers from spring through fall, complemented by a light, sweet fragrance and glossy green foliage.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Meilland International (France), 1989
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants / Conard-Pyle (USA), 1989
🎨 Color: Bright golden yellow
🌸 Petal Count: 100+
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, very full
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—durable stems and long-lasting flowers
🧴 Fragrance: Strong citrus

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey

💪 Disease Resistance: Good, especially strong in warm climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest