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Tea Clipper
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shrub · Year unknown

Tea Clipper

David Austin✦ strong fragrance

4 to 5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly or in small clusters.

Petal count

Double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

apricot

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Mid to dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

A rich tea fragrance with hints of myrrh.

Color Description

Rich, glowing shades of apricot-orange.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4 to 5 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Fertile, moist, well-draining soil with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring. Can be grown as a shrub or trained as a short climber.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but susceptible to common rose ailments if not kept in good conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

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