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PiRo 3
Reference photo

shrub · 1960

Pillnitzer Vitaminrose 'PiRo 3'

Rosa dumalis x Rosa pendulina

Institut für Obstzüchtung Dresden-Pillnitz✦ slight fragrance

150 cm - 200 cm

Height

Once

Blooming

Full sun

Light

4–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

4 cm

Bloom habit

Small clusters

Petal count

5

Flowering

once blooming

Habit

arching

Color

pink

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Matte green

Foliage surface

Matte

Fragrance Notes

Delicate wild rose fragrance.

Color Description

Pale rose pink with a lighter creamy center.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

150 cm - 200 cm

Spread

100 cm - 150 cm

Soil

Nutrient-rich, humose, loose, and well-drained soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 4–9

Disease Resistance

Exceptional

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering; prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.

Pruning

Requires minimal pruning; once-flowering roses should be pruned after the bloom cycle to maintain shape without losing the next season's buds.

Pests & Diseases

Excellent resistance to typical rose diseases such as black spot and mildew; stems are nearly thornless.

🧬 Pedigree

Rosa dumalis x Rosa pendulina var. salaevensis

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