Petal Pals
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Veggie
Rosa 'Veggie'
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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
none
Color Description
Green
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained 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
Soak the entire root zone at least twice a week in dry summer weather; early morning soaking at the root base is recommended.
Fertilizer
Roses are heavy feeders; avoid artificial liquid fertilizers that promote soft, tender growth.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before plants break dormancy or when new growth is just emerging, after the danger of severe cold has passed.
Pests & Diseases
Possible pests include aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, and rose chafer. Diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.