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Secret Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Secret is a yellow and pink hybrid tea rose bred by Tracy, introduced in 1992 and patented in 1993 (PP8494, code name 'Hilaroma') for The Conard-Pyle Company.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Breeder
Tracy
Listed for
United States

Overview

Secret is a yellow and pink hybrid tea rose bred by Tracy, introduced in 1992 and patented in 1993 (PP8494, code name 'Hilaroma') for The Conard-Pyle Company. Blooms are about 4.7 in (12 cm) wide with 28 to 30 petals and a spicy scent. Plants grow 4.6 to 5 ft (1.4 to 1.5 m) tall and about 4.6 ft (1.4 m) wide. The patent notes above-average disease resistance. Parentage is 'Pristine' x 'Friendship'.

Secret traits

  • Yellow and pink blooms with 28 to 30 petals
  • Flowers about 4.7 in (12 cm) across
  • Spicy fragrance
  • About 4.6 to 5 ft (1.4 to 1.5 m) tall
  • The patent notes above-average disease resistance
  • Parentage: 'Pristine' x 'Friendship'

Good for

  • Cut flowers
  • Fragrance garden

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Secret this page—Bush—
Abbaye de Cluny—Bush—
About Face—Bush—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
All American Magic—Bush—
Always Hope—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—

Secret FAQ

What kind of rose is Secret?

Secret is a yellow and pink hybrid tea rose bred by Tracy, introduced in 1992 and patented in 1993 (PP8494, code name 'Hilaroma') for The Conard-Pyle Company. Blooms are about 4.7 in (12 cm) wide with 28 to 30 petals and a spicy scent.

How does Secret compare with other rose varieties?

Secret: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Secret good for?

Secret is grown for cut flowers, fragrance garden.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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