Petal Pals
Reference photo
shrub · 1980
Dart's Defender
Rosa hybrid 'Dart's Defender'
✦ slight fragrance
4-5 feet
Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
small
Bloom habit
clustered
Petal count
single
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
light scent
Color Description
deep pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
4-5 feet
Soil
well-drained loam
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
standard rose fertilizer in spring
Pruning
minimal
Pests & Diseases
generally disease-resistant
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa rugosa x Rosa nitida