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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Peter Benjamin

✦ strong fragrance

4-5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Medium-large

Bloom habit

Often solitary or in small clusters

Petal count

Double, approximately 26-40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Very intense, sweet old-fashioned rose fragrance.

Color Description

Deep pink with a slightly lighter reverse and a touch of lavender-pink as the flower ages.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4-5 feet

Spread

3-4 feet

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular, deep watering at the base of the plant.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.

Pruning

Lightly prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to blackspot in humid climates.

🧬 Pedigree

Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling

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