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Sarabande
Reference photo

floribunda · 1957

Sarabande

Rosa 'Sarabande'

Francis Meilland✦ slight fragrance

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Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom habit

blooming in large trusses

Petal count

13

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage surface

semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

slightly fragrant

Color Description

Bright scarlet-red with yellow stamens

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Soil

Rich clay soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Water deeply at the base 1-2 times a week, keeping leaves and flowers dry to prevent disease.

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

Pruning

Prune in late winter before new growth starts; cut stems back to 3-5 buds and remove weak or crossing branches.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot; aphids and spider mites are common pests.

🧬 Pedigree

Cocorico x Moulin Rouge

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1960

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