First variety of Hybrid Teas (H. T.) class of rose is

The first variety of Hybrid Teas (H. T.) class of rose is La France developed in France in the year 1867.
It was originally developed by crossing between hybrid perpetuals and Tea roses. It is the most popular rose bearing large highly centered flowers.
Hybrid teas are the largest and most popular group of roses, due to their elegant form and a large variety of colours. Their flowers are usually borne singly at the end of the long stems which makes them very popular as cut flowers.