Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Victorian Peach Dutch Florist Shrub Rose
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom habit
Clusters
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
other
Fragrance
moderate
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moisture-retentive soil, such as loam or clay, with a pH between 6 and 7.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Generally described as disease-resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soakings are preferred, aiming for about 2 inches of water per week delivered to the root zone.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced all-purpose garden fertilizer (N-P-K) applied consistently from the first spring growth until September 1.
Pruning
Major pruning should occur in late winter or early spring (around President's Day or when forsythia blooms). Remove dead or damaged wood, spindly growth, and branches growing toward the interior of the plant.
Pests & Diseases
Common rose pests include aphids; disease susceptibility varies but generally includes black spot.