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Constance
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1915

Constance

Rosa 'Austruss'

Sir David Austin✦ strong fragrance

4 to 6 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, approximately 4 inches in diameter

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or in small clusters

Petal count

Double, full bloom

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

yellow

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Rich, classic old rose fragrance with hints of fruit.

Color Description

A soft, creamy yellow transitioning to gold in the center.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4 to 6 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with good organic matter content.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer after the first bloom flush.

Pruning

Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage new growth.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and aphids; maintain good airflow.

🧬 Pedigree

Lyon Rose x Mme. Melanie Soupert

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