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Mrs. John Laing
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old garden · Year unknown

Mrs. John Laing

✦ strong fragrance

4 to 6 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

old garden

Bloom size

Large

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or in small clusters

Petal count

Double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Medium to dark green

Foliage surface

Matte to slightly glossy

Fragrance Notes

Very sweet, classic rose scent

Color Description

Clear, soft silvery pink

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4 to 6 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged

Fertilizer

Balanced fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or weak wood and shaping the bush

Pests & Diseases

May be susceptible to black spot and mildew

🧬 Pedigree

François Michelon x Unknown

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Award of Garden Merit (RHS)

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