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Candy Cover
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shrub · 1996

Candy Cover

Rosa 'Candy Cover'

Poulsen✦ slight fragrance

1.5 to 2.5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

Small to medium

Bloom habit

Clustered in small sprays

Petal count

Single to semi-double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

spreading

Color

pink

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Very light, subtle scent.

Color Description

Pink with white centers, fading to lighter pink.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

1.5 to 2.5 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

High

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells.

Fertilizer

Balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and again after the first bloom flush.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead wood and maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to blackspot and powdery mildew.

🧬 Pedigree

Knock Out x Unknown

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ARS Award of Excellence

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