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Souvenir de Gilbert Nabonnand
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1920

Souvenir de Gilbert Nabonnand

✦ strong fragrance

3 to 5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

7–10

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or in small clusters

Petal count

Double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

bicolor

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Sweet, spicy, and tea rose fragrance

Color Description

A complex blend of pink, yellow, and apricot

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 5 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 7–10

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to common rose ailments

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer

Pruning

Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant, but can be prone to black spot if airflow is poor

🧬 Pedigree

Unknown

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