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Cécile Brünner
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polyantha · 1881

Sweetheart Rose

Rosa 'Cécile Brünner'

Marie Ducher✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

polyantha

Bloom size

1.5-2 inches

Bloom habit

Clusters of small, perfectly formed blooms on long stems.

Petal count

20-30

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

blush

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Sweet, honey-like fragrance.

Color Description

Soft pink with lighter, cream-colored reverse petals.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Fertile, well-draining loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after each bloom cycle.

Pruning

Light pruning in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Mignonette x Souvenir d'un Ami

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Award of Garden Merit (RHS)

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