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Burnaby
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1951

Burnaby

Rosa 'Burnaby'

Henry Matheson✦ moderate fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

large

Bloom habit

usually single on long stems

Petal count

30 to 40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

white

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

leathery and semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

delicate tea rose scent

Color Description

creamy white with yellow center

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

average water needs; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer

balanced fertilizer applied during the growing season

Pruning

moderate pruning required in spring to remove dead wood and encourage new growth

Pests & Diseases

susceptible to blackspot and mildew in humid conditions

🧬 Pedigree

unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Gold Medal, National Rose Society 1952

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