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First Kiss
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grandiflora · Year unknown

First Kiss

✦ moderate fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

grandiflora

Bloom size

medium to large

Bloom habit

usually borne singly or in small clusters

Petal count

26 to 40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

light, sweet fruity scent

Color Description

soft pink with a cream base

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

well-draining, fertile loamy soil with a neutral pH

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

needs consistent moisture, especially during dry spells

Fertilizer

balanced rose fertilizer applied monthly during growing season

Pruning

prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing branches

Pests & Diseases

susceptible to typical rose ailments like black spot or powdery mildew if not managed

🧬 Pedigree

unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1994

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