| Botanical Name: | Rosa 'Scentuous' |
| Description: | 'Scentuous' Rose is a beautiful hybrid tea rose admired for its large, creamy white blooms with soft blush centers and an exceptionally rich, sweet fragrance. Blooming repeatedly from spring through fall, this vigorous rose produces elegant flowers atop long stems, making it an outstanding choice for cutting gardens, mixed borders, and specimen plantings. Its lush green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to the fragrant blooms, while its heat tolerance makes it a wonderful addition to Houston-area landscapes. |
| Exposure: |
Full Sun |
| Height x Width: |
4–5 ft. tall x 3–4 ft. wide |
| Water: |
Moderate; water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overhead watering to help reduce disease. |
| Zones: |
5–9 |
| Fertilization: |
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and continue every 6–8 weeks through the growing season. Discontinue fertilizing in late summer. |
| Pruning: |
Prune in late winter to early spring to remove dead or weak canes, improve air circulation, and encourage vigorous new growth. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to promote continuous flowering. |
| Deer Resistance: |
Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Rosa 'Scentuous' |
| Description: | 'Scentuous' Rose is a beautiful hybrid tea rose admired for its large, creamy white blooms with soft blush centers and an exceptionally rich, sweet fragrance. Blooming repeatedly from spring through fall, this vigorous rose produces elegant flowers atop long stems, making it an outstanding choice for cutting gardens, mixed borders, and specimen plantings. Its lush green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to the fragrant blooms, while its heat tolerance makes it a wonderful addition to Houston-area landscapes. |
| Exposure: |
Full Sun |
| Height x Width: |
4–5 ft. tall x 3–4 ft. wide |
| Water: |
Moderate; water deeply and regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overhead watering to help reduce disease. |
| Zones: |
5–9 |
| Fertilization: |
Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and continue every 6–8 weeks through the growing season. Discontinue fertilizing in late summer. |
| Pruning: |
Prune in late winter to early spring to remove dead or weak canes, improve air circulation, and encourage vigorous new growth. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to promote continuous flowering. |
| Deer Resistance: |
Moderate |