Petal Pals
floribunda · 1966
Empress Michiko
Rosa 'Empress Michiko'
100-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
20-25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, subtle floral scent.
Color Description
Vibrant, deep orange to apricot-orange.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-150 cm
Spread
80-100 cm
Soil
Fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil preferred.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again after the first major flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant, but typical rose pests and diseases such as black spot may occur in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
MEIcher x LEOgro
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international rose awards.