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Elina
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1982

Elina

Rosa 'DICjana'

Patrick Dickson✦ mild fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, up to 6 inches

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or small clusters

Petal count

17-25

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

yellow

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Slight lemon-like or citrus scent

Color Description

Pale yellow, primrose yellow, turning cream as it ages

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good disease resistance

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering, moderate moisture

Fertilizer

Balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

Spring pruning to remove dead or damaged wood

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot in humid climates

🧬 Pedigree

Nana Mouskouri x Lolita

🏆 Awards & Recognition

James Mason Medal 1994, World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame 2006

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