Petal Pals
other · 1896
Pink Cherokee
Rosa x anemonoides
10 to 13 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
3.5 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Large single flowers borne primarily in the spring.
Petal count
Single (4-8 petals)
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy, evergreen in mild climates
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a light to moderate tea-like scent.
Color Description
Silvery-pink flowers with prominent golden stamens and petals that may be lightly veined with a deeper pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10 to 13 feet
Spread
3 to 12 feet
Soil
Best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained loams; however, it is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including poor soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
High resistance to most common rose diseases due to its Cherokee rose parentage.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms if grown in a long-season climate.
Pruning
Prune as needed in late winter or immediately after the spring bloom to shape the plant and control its size.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant but can be susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rose thrips, and Japanese beetles.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa laevigata × Tea rose (Rosa odorata)