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Rose of Picardy
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floribunda · Year unknown

Rose of Picardy

✦ moderate fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

Medium to large

Bloom habit

Cluster-flowering

Petal count

Double

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Deep glossy green

Foliage surface

Glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, classic rose fragrance.

Color Description

Vibrant red blooms that hold their color well.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

2 to 3 feet

Soil

Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to common rose diseases.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and improve airflow.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids and blackspot in humid conditions.

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