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Tahitian Sunset
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hybrid tea · 2006

Tahitian Sunset

David Austin✦ moderate fragrance

4-5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or small clusters

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

apricot

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Sweet, fruity, and spicy scent

Color Description

A blend of soft orange, apricot, and pink hues

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4-5 feet

Spread

3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained

Fertilizer

Apply balanced rose fertilizer regularly throughout the growing season

Pruning

Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes to encourage new growth

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to black spot and mildew

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

AARS winner 2006

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