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Rose CatalogSophia Loren ®, hybrid tea
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Brief summary
Modern Rose, hybrid tea "Sophia Loren ®", Germany, introduced by Rosen Tantau in 1967, Usually is red in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 11 - 12 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 100 - 150 cm in height, 80 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew, good for cutting.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
High-center (Point)
Size
Height
100 - 150 cm
Width
80 cm
Bloom size
11 - 12 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Bud roundly pointed, bright red, with a velvety cast. Flowers bright red, with a dark crimson tint in the center and dark velvety edges of the lower, slightly pointed petals; reverse light crimson; cup-shaped, large (11–12 cm), very double (30–50 petals), with a strong fragrance. In hot climates, the edges of the petals can scorch. Flowers are solitary and in inflorescences, on very long, stout, straight stems (up to 1.5 m high). The bushes are upright, vigorous. Leaves are dark green, ovate, leathery, semi-glossy. Spines are large, medium-dense. Flowering is abundant, repeated.
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