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Elle
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hybrid tea · 2005

Elle

Rosa 'MEIbderos'

Jacques Mouchotte✦ strong fragrance

3-4 ft

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large (4-5 inches)

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly on long stems

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

apricot

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Intense citrus and fruit fragrance.

Color Description

Blend of pink, apricot, and yellow

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 ft

Spread

2-3 ft

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

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

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to typical rose diseases like black spot if not properly managed.

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

AARS winner 2005

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