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Valentina Cortese
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Valentina Cortese

✦ mild fragrance

up to 3 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

medium to large

Bloom habit

usually solitary on long stems

Petal count

30-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

cream

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

leathery, semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

light, pleasant tea fragrance

Color Description

soft, creamy white with hints of peach or apricot at the center

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

up to 3 feet

Spread

approximately 2-3 feet

Soil

well-drained, fertile soil with adequate organic matter

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

average

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

average water needs

Fertilizer

regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

requires spring pruning to remove old wood and dead canes

Pests & Diseases

typical for hybrid teas, susceptible to blackspot and mildew if conditions are poor

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