Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Scarlet Meillandina
3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
small
Bloom habit
abundant small flowers in clusters
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
other
Fragrance
slight
Fragrance Notes
light, pleasant fragrance
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 feet
Soil
Well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
disease-resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping the top inch of soil dry.
Fertilizer
Use a high-quality rose fertilizer with a balanced mix of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, including micro-nutrients.
Pruning
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming. For mature plants, prune off dead or damaged canes and thin out older canes.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, thrips, spider mites, beetles, leaf rollers, leaf cutter bees, rose midge, powdery mildew, blackspot, botrytis blight, downy mildew, rose mosaic virus, rose rosette disease, and galls.