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Pretty Jessica
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Pretty Jessica

✦ strong fragrance

2.5 to 3 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

Medium, approximately 3 inches

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly or in small clusters

Petal count

Double, approximately 70-80 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Rich, classic old rose fragrance.

Color Description

Soft, clear pink that pales slightly towards the edges.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

2.5 to 3 feet

Spread

2 feet

Soil

Fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water needed, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Balanced rose fertilizer applied in early spring and after the first bloom flush.

Pruning

Prune back by one-third in late winter or early spring.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but may be prone to black spot in humid climates.

🧬 Pedigree

Wife of Bath x unnamed seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None

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