Montezuma Grandiflora/Hybrid Tea Rose: Vibrant Orange-Red

The Montezuma rose, a Grandiflora/Hybrid Tea from 1955 by Swim (PP1383), produces large, high-centered, vibrant orange-red flowers on a tall, upright plant. A mid-century classic for bold color.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Montezuma'
Additional names: PP1383
Hybridized by: Swim
Registered/Introduced: 1955

Growth Habit and Blooms

Tall, upright 4–5 feet. Flowers 4–5 inches, orange-red, high-centered. Moderate fragrance. Good repeat bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Hard spring prune.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Rose beds, cutting gardens, back of border. The color is visible from afar.