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hybrid tea · 2014

Christchurch

Rosa

Rob Somerfield✦ moderate fragrance

3 to 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

High

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, classic rose scent.

Color Description

Soft pink with deeper tones.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Well-draining, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, though susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids or blackspot if conditions are poor.

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Gold Star of the South Pacific (2014)

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