Petal Pals
species · 1864
Akanefuji
Rosa nipponensis 'Akanefuji'
1 m - 1.5 m
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
species
Bloom size
3 cm - 3.5 cm
Bloom habit
Single, five-petaled flowers typically borne in small clusters or solitary.
Petal count
5 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Green with 5 to 9 small, fine leaflets; stems feature dense, reddish thorns.
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
A subtle, light rose scent.
Color Description
Deep crimson or intense rose-red flowers with prominent yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1 m - 1.5 m
Spread
1 m
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil; thrives in a humus-rich garden mix.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead or weak wood after the blooming season. Best left to its natural shrubby or spreading habit.
Pests & Diseases
High resistance to most common rose diseases due to its wild species heritage.
🧬 Pedigree
A selected cultivar or special form of the wild species Rosa nipponensis (Takane-ibara).
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Showcased at the 6th International Rose and Gardening Show in Japan.