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SPIcup
Reference photo

miniature · 1981

Cupcake

Rosa 'SPIcup'

Mark Spies✦ mild fragrance

1' to 2'

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–10

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

miniature

Bloom size

1.5" to 3"

Bloom habit

borne singly or in small clusters

Petal count

60 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

compact

Color

pink

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

gray-green or dark green

Foliage surface

glossy

Fragrance Notes

light, sweet scent

Color Description

pink

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

1' to 2'

Spread

1' to 2'

Soil

Well-draining soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–10

Disease Resistance

disease resistant

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Water every 7 to 10 days during growth, or every 3 to 5 days in dry weather; keep soil evenly moist during establishment.

Pruning

In spring, remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back crossing canes. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by one-third; prune more heavily in colder areas.

Pests & Diseases

Common rose pests; susceptible to white-tailed deer.

🧬 Pedigree

'Gene Boerner' x ('Gay Princess' x 'Yellow Jewel')

🏆 Awards & Recognition

American Rose Society Award of Excellence (1983)

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