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Irish Fireflame
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Irish Fireflame

✦ moderate fragrance

3-5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Medium

Bloom habit

Usually borne in clusters or singly on long stems.

Petal count

5-7

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

orange

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasantly fragrant, tea-like scent.

Color Description

A blend of orange, yellow, and deep pink flamed petals.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-5 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining garden soil with consistent pH balance.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Lightly prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot if conditions are humid.

🧬 Pedigree

Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Gold Medal, National Rose Society, 1914.

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