About Traviata® Hybrid Tea Rose
Rosa ‘MEIlavio’ Traviata®

Traviata® is a head-turning Hybrid Tea from Meilland (France), introduced in the U.S. by Star® Roses & Plants in 1997. This rose dazzles with deep red, fully double quartered blooms—each floret reminiscent of old-world charm yet blooming continuously from summer into late autumn. With its lush dark foliage and reliable disease resistance, Traviata® is as timeless as its operatic namesake.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Meilland® (France, pre-1997)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants (USA, 1997)
🎨 Color: Dark red with a darker reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~100–110 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, globular, quartered
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–3.5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from early summer through late fall
🧴 Fragrance: Mild or slight
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — classic long-stemmed beauty
🏆 Awards: Monza Silver Medal (1997)

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~4–5′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — bold and reliable
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives from summer heat to mild winters
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
 Southwest • Deep South • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest