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Charisma
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floribunda · 1968

Charisma

Rosa 'Charisma'

E.S. Boerner✦ slight fragrance

2 to 3 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

Medium

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

25-30

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

orange

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Mild fruity scent.

Color Description

Orange-red with yellow reverse.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

2 to 3 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged canes and crossing branches.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant, but watch for black spot and aphids.

🧬 Pedigree

Orange Garnette x Circus

🏆 Awards & Recognition

AARS winner 1968

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