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Brother Sun
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hybrid tea · 1998

Brother Sun

Rosa

Joyce L. Fleming✦ moderate fragrance

Up to 3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Medium to large

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or small clusters.

Petal count

Approximately 25-35 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

yellow

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, fruity fragrance.

Color Description

Bright, clear yellow.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

Up to 3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Average

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water needed, keep soil moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping as needed.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to typical rose diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew if not monitored.

🧬 Pedigree

Madame Marie Curie x Golden Scepter

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