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Tipsy Imperial Concubine
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old garden · Year unknown

Tipsy Imperial Concubine

✦ strong fragrance

4-6 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

old garden

Bloom size

Medium-large, typically 3-4 inches

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or in small clusters on strong stems.

Petal count

Double, approximately 25-40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Rich, fruity, and tea fragrance.

Color Description

Soft pink to warm blush-pink with cream edges, deepening toward the center.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4-6 feet

Spread

3-4 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining garden soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to common rose diseases.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water needed, keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.

Pruning

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

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids and black spot if conditions are poor.

🧬 Pedigree

Unknown

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None

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