Kardinal is a hybrid tea rose prized for its dark red blooms and mild perfume. Classic florist rose with long straight stems. Well suited to Central Coast NSW gardens here around Erina Heights, where humid summers and mild winters shape what grows best. Roses love a full sun position with at least 6 hours of direct light a day, and our sandy Central Coast soils benefit from extra compost and mulch to help roses hold moisture through summer. Feed with a specialist rose food in spring and after each flush, and keep an eye out for black spot in humid weather – good airflow and morning watering help keep foliage healthy.