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
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub roses generally exhibit higher resistance to pests and diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, providing about 1 to 2 inches of water per week; water at the base to prevent fungal disease.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced, slow-release, or all-purpose fertilizer consistently before and throughout the blooming cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before new growth emerges, typically when forsythia blooms; remove dead wood and use the rule of thirds to remove older canes.
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.