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Criterion
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Criterion

Rosa

✦ 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

Bloom habit

Usually solitary, high-centered form.

Petal count

30 to 40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Medium to dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, classic tea rose fragrance.

Color Description

Pink with lighter reverse tones.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

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

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and crossing canes to encourage airflow.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot or mildew if conditions are poor.

🧬 Pedigree

Madame Abel Chatenay x Richmond

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