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Dr. Debat
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1950

Rose

Rosa 'Dr. Debat'

Francis Meilland✦ moderate fragrance

100-120 cm

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or small clusters.

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, fruity, and floral scent.

Color Description

Bright, deep pink with lighter salmon-pink tones.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

100-120 cm

Spread

60-90 cm

Soil

Rich, well-draining garden soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping for airflow.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Peace x Signora

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Bagatelle Gold Medal 1952.

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