Overview
Botanical Name: Hybrid Tea rose ‘Mrinalini’
Origin: Developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), released in 1972 amazon.in+10helpmefind.com+10plantsroseworld.com+10
Classification: Often listed as a Hybrid Tea, but also available in climbing form (‘Clg Mrinalini’) plantsroseworld.com+2plantsroseworld.com+2plantsroseworld.com+2
🌸 Flower Characteristics
Color: Medium to deep phlox pink
Form: Large, high-centered, double blooms with 17–25 petals; reflexed when open reddit.com+13helpmefind.com+13mrigasfarm.com+13
Bud Shape: Long, elegant, typical of Hybrid Teas rosesocietyofindia.com+2helpmefind.com+2arunpratapsingh.blogspot.com+2
Fragrance: Moderate, pleasant scent mrigasfarm.com+3reddit.com+3reddit.com+3
🧩 Growth Habit
As a Climber: ‘Clg Mrinalini’ features a more vigorous, arching growth habit than the standard bush form reddit.com+11plantsroseworld.com+11plantsroseworld.com+11
Foliage: Medium, healthy green leaves; plants are vigorous and repeat-flowering throughout the season mrigasfarm.com
Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 6b–9b flowersofindia.net+13helpmefind.com+13horticultureguruji.in+13
🌿 Garden Performance
Blooming Pattern: Reliable flushes of blooms across the season reddit.com+15helpmefind.com+15arunpratapsingh.blogspot.com+15
Usage: Ideal for training on arches, trellises, pergolas—or as an elegant standalone climber
Cut Flowers: Long stems and attractive blooms make it excellent for fresh arrangements
✅ Care & Requirements
Sunlight: Prefers full sun (minimum 6 hours/day)
Soil: Well-draining soil, slightly acidic pH (around 6–6.5)
Support: Needs sturdy support to manage its canes—trellises or arches work well
Pruning: Train new canes lightly each spring to direct growth; prune spent blooms and old wood to promote vigor
📋 Summary Table
Feature
Description
Color
Phlox pink
Bloom Size
Large, 17–25 petals
Fragrance
Moderate, pleasant
Habit
Vigorous climber
Hardiness Zones
6b–9