Petal Pals
shrub · 2016
Helen Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
Rosa
4-8 metres
Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
6cm
Bloom habit
Single flowers with prominent yellow stamens, appearing in summer followed by orange-red hips.
Petal count
Single
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fragrant
Color Description
medium to large tufted pink rosette flowers
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of chalk, clay, loam, and sand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply at the base once or twice a week, keeping foliage dry to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring, with an additional application of balanced fertilizer in early summer.
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.