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Merci
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Merci

✦ slight fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or small clusters.

Petal count

25-30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Very light, subtle scent.

Color Description

Vibrant, classic medium red.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to common fungal diseases.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water required; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Requires regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping to encourage new growth.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but susceptible to common rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot if not managed.

🧬 Pedigree

Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling

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