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Della Balfour
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1991

Della Balfour

Rosa 'Harblend'

Harkness✦ strong fragrance

100-150 cm

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, approximately 10-12 cm

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or in small clusters

Petal count

30-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

apricot

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Very fragrant, fruity scent.

Color Description

Soft peach-yellow blending to apricot tones.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

100-150 cm

Spread

60-90 cm

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil with an acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to common rose diseases

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is required, ensuring soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season following initial spring growth.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or weak wood and crossing canes.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but monitor for typical rose issues like black spot or aphids in poor conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Clarissa x (Pot O'Gold x Dr. A.J. Verhage)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Fragrance Award winner

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