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Little Pet
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polyantha · Year unknown

Little Pet

✦ slight fragrance

2-3 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

polyantha

Bloom size

Small

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

Double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

white

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Mild, subtle fragrance.

Color Description

White with a pinkish tint as it ages.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

2-3 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

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

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Pruning

Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids.

🧬 Pedigree

Sport of 'Pet'

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