Rosa 'Toro'
Toro or Uncle Joe Hybrid Tea Rose
Description
'Toro', also known as 'Uncle Joe', is a beautiful hybrid tea rose that has large, dark red blooms. They are held high on centered, upright shrubs. The large petals unfold slowly and look fresh for a long time as long as it's grown in a dry, non-humid, warm climate. It has good disease resistance and looks great as hedge. Fragrance is mild.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.