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Tropical Sunset
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1998

Tropical Sunset

Sam McGredy✦ moderate fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

7–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually solitary, occasionally in small clusters.

Petal count

20 to 30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

bicolor

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark, glossy green

Foliage surface

Glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, fruity fragrance.

Color Description

Vibrant blend of yellow and orange, often with red blushing on the petal edges.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 7–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Apply balanced rose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring by removing dead wood and crossing canes; light shaping throughout the season.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to black spot and mildew, but monitor for common rose pests like aphids.

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None notable

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