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Mrs. Henry Morse
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Mrs. Henry Morse

✦ strong fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually solitary blooms on long stems.

Petal count

Double, approximately 30-40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Rich, sweet, and classic rose scent.

Color Description

Bright pink with silver shading and darker veining.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate to low resistance

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Apply balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or diseased wood and shaping for airflow.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot and mildew; monitor regularly.

🧬 Pedigree

Lyon Rose x Mrs. E.G. Hill

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Gold Medal, National Rose Society (1919)

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