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Dr. Omar Zawawi
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hybrid tea · 1978

Dr. Omar Zawawi

Rosa 'Dr. Omar Zawawi'

Dr. Johann Schmadlak✦ moderate fragrance

100-150 cm

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually solitary, on long stems.

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy.

Foliage surface

Leathery.

Fragrance Notes

Slightly spicy, classic tea rose scent.

Color Description

Deep crimson or dark red.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

100-150 cm

Spread

60-90 cm

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water required; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after each flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot or mildew in humid climates.

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified.

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