Petal Pals
floribunda · 2017
Rosa hybrida
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Color Description
Red, silvery reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
High disease resistance typical of Kordes shrub roses.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week, ideally applied at the base.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer plus an occasional compost top-dress; apply 4 times a season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July).
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and Japanese beetles.