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hybrid tea · 1911

Sunburst

✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

3-4 inches

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly or in small clusters.

Petal count

20-30

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

yellow

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy.

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Sweet, fruity tea rose scent.

Color Description

Bright, deep yellow blooms, sometimes fading to a lighter yellow.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.

Fertilizer

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

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant to encourage healthy growth.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew in humid climates; typical rose pests like aphids.

🧬 Pedigree

Soleil d'Or x unnamed seedling

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