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Chiyan Chinese Florist Shrub Rose
Up to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom habit
Produces flowers in a range of colors, often described as showy.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
other
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
light yet sweet
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Up to 6 feet
Spread
Up to 6 feet
Soil
Well-draining, loamy, or sandy soil rich in organic matter with a pH between 6.0 and 6.9.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Generally considered hardy, though susceptible to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; generally requires moderate, regular watering, with increased frequency during hot weather and blooming periods.
Fertilizer
Use a phosphorus-forward fertilizer (e.g., 10-52-10) in spring and mid-summer to promote blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before dormancy breaks; remove dead, diseased, or damaged stems and tidy by cutting back stems slightly.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, rose chafer, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.