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Max Schmeling
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Max Schmeling

✦ mild fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually single or in small clusters.

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

bicolor

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Light, pleasant scent.

Color Description

Bi-color with red and yellow/cream 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 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry spells.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead wood and thinning out crowded branches.

Pests & Diseases

May be susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew.

🧬 Pedigree

(KORpek x (KORpek x Sunkist)) x (KORpek x Sunkist)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ADR 1993

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