Stiletto™ Rose Bush

Stiletto™ Hybrid Tea Rose: Bold color. Classic form. Glamorous fragrance.

Rosa ‘MEIzolnil’ PP 30,207 – Hybrid Tea Rose

What you’ll get:  Bare Root (Own Root)

This rose really lives up to its name! 

Like its namesake accessory, Stiletto™ makes a dramatic statement in the garden. This Hybrid Tea rose delivers unfading, deep magenta blooms set against dark, glossy green foliage, creating an elegant contrast that commands attention.

Each large, double bloom (30–35 petals) carries a vibrant fruity-citrus fragrance with notes of tea, damask, and honey, making Stiletto™ as delightful to the nose as it is to the eye. Perfect for cutting and bringing indoors, its long stems and 4–6 day vase life make it a florist-worthy rose for the home garden.

Introduced in 2020 by Meilland®, Stiletto™ combines modern disease resistance with vigorous growth on its own roots. Upright and statuesque at 5–6 feet tall, it blooms in repeat flushes from spring through frost, ensuring a steady supply of glamour for your garden beds, borders, or large containers.

TL;DR?
 Stiletto™ is the Hybrid Tea rose that turns heads with its bold magenta color, intense fragrance, and florist-quality cut flowers. Disease resistant, vigorous, and stylish, it’s a must-have for gardeners who love roses with attitude.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Unfading magenta blooms with a bold, modern look
  

• Very fragrant — fruity citrus with tea, damask & honey notes

• Excellent cut rose — long stems + reliable vase life

• Tall, upright growth (5–6 ft) for borders and focal points

• Glossy, disease-resistant foliage

• Repeat bloomer — color and fragrance all season

• Grows well on its own roots — vigorous and reliable
  

Plant Traits

• Rose Type: Hybrid Tea

• Breeder: Meilland® International (France, 2020)

• Breeder Code: MEIzolnil

• Color: Deep magenta pink (non-fading)

• Bloom Size: Large (~4–5″)

• Petal Count: ~30–35 petals

• Bloom Form: High-centered, double

• Fragrance: Very strong — fruity citrus, tea, damask, honey

• Flowering: Repeat bloomer, spring through frost

• Vase Life: 4–6 days
  

Garden Habit

• Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous shrub

• Height: ~5–6 ft

• Width: ~2–3 ft

• Spacing: ~3–4 ft apart

• Light Needs: Full sun

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–10 (Zone 5 with protection)

• Foliage: Dark green, glossy, very clean

• Container Friendly: Yes — thrives in large patio planters

• Use: Cutting gardens • Borders • Containers • Garden focal points
  

Health & Performance

• Disease Resistance: Good — strong in dry climates; routine care in humidity

• Rootstock: Own root

• Maintenance: Prune in spring; deadhead to encourage rebloom

Photo Credit: Star Roses