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Chilli Gene German Florist Shrub Rose
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
other
Fragrance
moderate
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0 (6.5 is ideal).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub roses tend to be more resistant to pests and diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
1-2 inches of water per week, applied at the base to keep leaves dry.
Fertilizer
Heavy feeders; use fertilizers formulated for roses, but avoid harsh granular fertilizers during the first year.
Pruning
Prune in early spring (late winter, February to March) before new growth resumes to remove dead or weak wood.
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.