Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
other
Fragrance
moderate
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub roses generally exhibit high resistance to pests and diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep, infrequent watering is recommended, with early morning soaking at the root base.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose-specific fertilizer applied every 4-6 weeks during the growing season; stop fertilizing in late August.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before plants break dormancy or when new growth is just emerging, removing dead or damaged canes and about one-fourth of the height.
Pests & Diseases
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.