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Corso
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1976

Corso

Rosa

Alexander M✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly on long, strong stems

Petal count

25-30

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Deep dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, classic tea rose fragrance

Color Description

Vibrant deep orange-red with darker undertones

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Rich, loamy, well-draining soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate to good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering to maintain moist, well-draining soil

Fertilizer

Standard balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but monitor for typical black spot or mildew in humid climates

🧬 Pedigree

Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None listed

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