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Desert Peace
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hybrid tea · 1949

Desert Peace

Rosa 'Desert Peace'

Francis Meilland✦ moderate fragrance

Up to 3m in the wild; typically smaller in containers.

Height

Seasonal

Blooming

Full sun

Light

10–11

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom habit

Blooms most prolifically during warm months (spring through summer).

Flowering

seasonal

Habit

other

Color

yellow

Fragrance

moderate

Color Description

Yellow

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

Up to 3m in the wild; typically smaller in containers.

Soil

Gritty, fast-draining mix, such as a cactus or succulent soil, composed of 50% organic matter and 50% inorganic aeration materials like perlite or pumice.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 10–11

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings; use the soak and dry method; reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced, water-soluble liquid fertilizer at half-strength once a month during the spring and summer growing season.

Pruning

Prune during the active growing season to maintain size and encourage branching.

Pests & Diseases

Spider mites, aphids, and fungal root rot.

🧬 Pedigree

Peace x (Peace x Signora)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None

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