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Borderer
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polyantha · 1919

Borderer

Rosa 'Borderer'

Alister Clark✦ mild fragrance

1.5 to 2.5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

polyantha

Bloom size

Medium

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

Double, approximately 20-30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

pink

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Light, pleasant tea scent.

Color Description

Soft pink with deeper pink to salmon-pink centers.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

1.5 to 2.5 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering needed, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Pruning

Light pruning in early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew in poor conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Unknown

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None recorded

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