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Bernadette Lafont
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 2004

Bernadette Lafont

Rosa 'SAUvachild'

Bernard Sauvageot✦ strong fragrance

28 to 35 inches

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

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Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

4 inches

Bloom habit

borne mostly solitary, cupped, old-fashioned form

Petal count

40 to 60 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

magenta

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

fruity, violets

Color Description

Pink

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

28 to 35 inches

Spread

up to 20 inches

Soil

Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5) is ideal.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Requires deep, consistent watering, especially during dry weather; soak the root zone thoroughly rather than sprinkling lightly.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage re-bloom.

Pests & Diseases

Common rose issues include aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and Japanese beetles.

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