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Poetica Dutch Florist Shrub Rose
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Poetica Dutch Florist Shrub Rose

✦ strong fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–11

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

other

Bloom size

3.5 inches

Bloom habit

Produces blooms in wave after wave.

Petal count

40+ petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

compact

Color

other

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Deep green

Foliage surface

Very shiny, holly-like

Fragrance Notes

Unique aroma with sweet and citrusy notes.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Well-drained soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–11

Disease Resistance

Modern English shrub roses are noted for being healthy.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Deep, infrequent soakings at the base; 2-3 times per week for newly planted roses until established; more frequent in heat, sandy soil, or containers.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer in early spring, followed by a formula for blooming plants (e.g., 4-8-10) biweekly during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove damaged, dead, and diseased canes; cut back stems by a third or to an open, outward-facing framework.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to common rose pests like thrips and spider mites; monitor for blackspot.

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