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Honoka
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hybrid tea · 2004

Honoka

✦ moderate fragrance

100-120 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 solitary or small clusters.

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

bicolor

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Damask and fruit notes.

Color Description

Creamy white base with vibrant pink/magenta edges, often appearing as a distinctive picotee effect.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

100-120 cm

Spread

60-80 cm

Soil

Well-draining, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the season and after each flush of bloom.

Pruning

Light pruning in early spring; remove dead or damaged wood.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, though standard preventative care for black spot and mildew is recommended.

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