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First Red
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

First Red

✦ slight fragrance

90-120 cm

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, 10-12 cm

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly on long stems.

Petal count

25-30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Very faint, subtle floral scent.

Color Description

Vibrant, classic true red.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

90-120 cm

Spread

60-90 cm

Soil

Well-draining, rich loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to encourage new growth and remove dead or diseased wood.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and powdery mildew.

🧬 Pedigree

Unknown

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Not widely recognized for major competition awards.

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