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Firefighter Hybrid Tea Rose

Scientific name: Rosa spp. 'Firefighter'
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:7 to 11
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:May to October
Bloom Color:Red
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Firefighter Rose was named in honor of the 343 New York service members who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.

  Morphology:
This deciduous shrub is typically pruned to under 5’ in height and less than 4’ in width. It features strong, rich red fragrant blooms which attain a size of 4”-6” in width with a petal count of 40-45. The petals have a wonderful fragrance as well.

  Adaptation:
Well suited to most sites that have good sun and adequate drainage.

  Pests:
Some resistance to black spot is reported in the literature.
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