Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Yves Brown Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
Rosa
4'
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom habit
Not specified
Petal count
Not specified
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
magenta
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Not specified
Foliage surface
matte
Fragrance Notes
Not specified
Color Description
Dark pink and rosy purple petals with a matte texture, sometimes described as deep burgundy or magenta.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4'
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Not specified
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week, applied at the base to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring; follow a little and often approach, avoiding high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow. Deadhead throughout the season.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and Japanese beetles.