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Impatient
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floribunda · Year unknown

Impatient

✦ slight fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

Medium, approximately 3 to 4 inches in diameter

Bloom habit

Large clusters

Petal count

20 to 25

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

orange

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy

Foliage surface

Leathery

Fragrance Notes

Mild, fruity scent

Color Description

Vibrant, luminous orange-red that holds its color well.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after each bloom cycle.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain shape.

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to common diseases, though monitoring for aphids and black spot is recommended.

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All-America Rose Selection (AARS) winner in 1984.

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