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Mission Bells
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Mission Bells

✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

7–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually solitary, high-centered.

Petal count

20-25

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

coral

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy.

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Mild tea rose scent.

Color Description

A blend of coral, salmon, and apricot tones.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 7–9

Disease Resistance

Average.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular, consistent moisture needed, especially during dry spells.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

AARS winner 1950

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