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Columbus Queen
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1991

Columbus Queen

Rosa

Tom Carruth✦ mild fragrance

4-5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

large

Bloom habit

usually one per stem

Petal count

25-35

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

light fruity scent

Color Description

soft pink with deeper pink edges

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4-5 feet

Spread

3 feet

Soil

rich, well-draining soil with organic matter

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

average

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

keep consistently moist but well-drained

Fertilizer

balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood

Pests & Diseases

susceptible to black spot and mildew

🧬 Pedigree

unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ARS Award of Excellence

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