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Nacogdoches
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1998

Nacogdoches

Rosa chinensis 'Nacogdoches'

John E. Smith✦ mild fragrance

up to 5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

8–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom habit

vibrant yellow, almost tulip-shaped, Floribunda-type blooms

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

yellow

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

very deep green

Fragrance Notes

light spicy note

Color Description

Yellow

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

up to 5 feet

Spread

over 3 feet

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil with organic matter; tolerates clay if drainage is good.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 8–9

Disease Resistance

Disease-tolerant

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Needs more water than xeric recommendations; ensure good drainage and avoid over-watering.

Fertilizer

Fertilize in the spring and a few times during the growing season for increased vigor and flowering.

Pruning

Not specified for this specific cultivar, though general rose care suggests removing dead wood and shaping.

Pests & Diseases

Disease-tolerant and insect-resistant.

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