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Stortebeker German Florist Hybrid Tea Rose
3-6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom habit
Large, high-centered blooms, usually one per stem.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
other
Fragrance
moderate
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-6 feet
Spread
2-4 feet
Soil
Slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Varies by cultivar; no roses are completely immune, but some varieties are bred for acceptable resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply once or twice per week, delivering 1-2 inches of water directly to the root zone to avoid wetting foliage.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer (10-10-10 or 12-12-12) every 4-6 weeks during the active growing season; stop 6-8 weeks before the first fall frost.
Pruning
Prune in February or March. For newly planted roses, perform hard pruning by cutting back to 10-15 cm from the ground.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and dieback.