About Big Momma™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa 'Meitafnah' PP 24,873 Big Momma™

Big Momma™ is a bold and generous Hybrid Tea rose known for its large, classic blooms and commanding garden presence. Each flower opens to a rich, velvety shade of red with high-centered form, making it ideal for exhibition, cutting, and statement plantings. The blooms carry a strong, traditional rose fragrance that fills the air, while the plant’s robust growth and glossy foliage keep it looking impressive all season.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea Rose
🧬 Breeder: Meilland®
🎨 Color: Pink
🌸 Petal Count: Approximately 35–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, classic Hybrid Tea shape, cupped
📏 Bloom Size: XL (~4–5″ diameter)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring to frost
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—long stems and sturdy petals
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, traditional rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Zone 5 requires winter protection)
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–5 ft (120–150 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good—best performance in dry climates of the west

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
 Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, West Coast, Southwest