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Circus
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floribunda · 1956

Circus

Rosa 'Circus'

Eugene S. Boerner✦ mild fragrance

2 to 3 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

Medium, approximately 3 inches

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

Approximately 40-50

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

yellow

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Slight spicy or tea-like fragrance

Color Description

A mix of yellow, orange, and red, often described as multicolored or changing colors

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

2 to 3 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil with moderate moisture

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, especially during dry spells

Fertilizer

Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions

🧬 Pedigree

Fandango x Pinocchio

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner 1956

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