Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1904
Étoile de France
Rosa 'Étoile de France'
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Fragrance Notes
Rich, classic damask rose scent.
Color Description
Crimson-red with a darker center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
1-2 inches of water per week, applied directly to the soil at the base of the plant.
Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer 4 times a season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July) using a balanced formula; stop fertilizing in late August.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring, just as the buds begin to swell (often when forsythia blooms).
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose diseases such as black spot, powdery mildew, and rust.
🧬 Pedigree
Mme. Abel Chatenay x Fisher Holmes