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Rittertum
Reference photo

hybrid tea ยท 1977

Rittertum

Rosa 'MACpow'

Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

47 inches to 6 feet 7 inches

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

3โ€“9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom habit

Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

bicolor

Fragrance

none

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

glossy

Color Description

Red with yellow reverse

๐ŸŒฑ Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

47 inches to 6 feet 7 inches

Soil

Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil is preferred.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 3โ€“9

๐ŸŒฟ Care Guide

Watering

Deep soakings are recommended, providing about 1-2 inches of water per week during the growing season.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced fertilizer or one formulated for roses; feed in early spring after pruning and again after major bloom flushes.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, typically when forsythia begins to bloom, to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth.

Pests & Diseases

Common rose pests include aphids and Japanese beetles; diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and southern blight.

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