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Sanguinea
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Sanguinea

Rosa chinensis 'Sanguinea'

✦ moderate fragrance

1 ft to 8 ft

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

4–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

other

Bloom habit

Clusters of blooms.

Petal count

Typically multiples of five.

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

bushy

Color

other

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Green

Fragrance Notes

Often fragrant, though specific notes vary by cultivar.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

1 ft to 8 ft

Spread

2 ft to 6 ft

Soil

Rich, loamy, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 4–9

Disease Resistance

Varies by cultivar; choose resistant varieties to manage common issues.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Moderate; water at the soil level to keep foliage dry, providing a deep drink at the base regularly.

Fertilizer

Apply a granular, slow-release fertilizer before blooming, after the first flush, and during mid-summer; avoid fertilizing after mid-August.

Pruning

Prune heavily in late winter or early spring while the plant is dormant; deadhead spent flowers throughout the season.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to aphids and black spot.

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