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Red Favorite
Reference photo

floribunda · 1954

Red Favorite

Mathias Tantau✦ slight fragrance

24 to 36 inches

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

Medium, approximately 2.5 to 3 inches

Bloom habit

Clusters of blooms on sturdy stems

Petal count

Approximately 25 to 30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Mild, sweet fragrance

Color Description

Vivid, non-fading deep red

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

24 to 36 inches

Spread

24 to 30 inches

Soil

Well-draining, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil is preferred.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to common fungal diseases

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed, especially during dry spells; ensure soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first bloom cycle and again in mid-summer.

Pruning

Prune in early spring by removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush to encourage airflow.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot or aphids; monitor regularly.

🧬 Pedigree

Fanal x Crimson Glory

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