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Marathon
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Marathon

✦ slight 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 borne singly or in small clusters.

Petal count

25-30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

dark_green

Foliage surface

leathery

Fragrance Notes

Mild, subtle fragrance.

Color Description

Vibrant, deep red to crimson blooms.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to mildew and rust.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the plant.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but may be prone to standard rose pests if neglected.

🧬 Pedigree

Parentage is proprietary or unknown.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None reported

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