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Francis
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hybrid tea · 1909

Francis

✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Medium

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or small clusters.

Petal count

Double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, traditional rose scent.

Color Description

Rich pink with a darker center.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water required, avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew.

Fertilizer

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

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing branches to encourage new growth.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew if not monitored.

🧬 Pedigree

Unknown

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None

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