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Sunbelt Tupelo Honey
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floribunda · 2013

Sunbelt® Tupelo Honey™

KORflusamea

Kordes✦ moderate fragrance

4'

Height

Continuous

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

3.5”

Bloom habit

Clustered | Very Full

Petal count

41+

Flowering

continuous

Habit

other

Color

yellow

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

shiny

Fragrance Notes

deliciously sweet fragrance

Color Description

Honey

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4'

Spread

3'

Soil

Well-draining, loamy soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

strong

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

1”-2” of water per week

Fertilizer

Feed first in spring, once new growth begins, and then after each flush of blooms – every 2 to 3 weeks.

Pruning

Deadhead throughout the growing season for shaping and to encourage repeat blooming.

Pests & Diseases

Prone to common rose issues like black spot, Cercospora leaf spot, aphids, and sawflies.

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