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Poinsettia
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Poinsettia

✦ slight fragrance

up to 4 to 6 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

medium to large, typically 3 to 4 inches

Bloom habit

often borne singly on long, straight stems

Petal count

17 to 25 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

leathery and semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

very light, barely noticeable

Color Description

vibrant, clear bright red

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

up to 4 to 6 feet

Spread

approximately 3 to 4 feet

Soil

well-drained, fertile soil with adequate organic matter

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

average water needs; needs consistent moisture during the growing season

Fertilizer

regular fertilization with a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season

Pruning

prune in early spring by removing old canes and dead wood; cut back old canes to open up the center of the plant

Pests & Diseases

susceptible to blackspot and mildew

🧬 Pedigree

unnamed seedling x 'Soraya'

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ARS National Gold Medal

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