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Antique Romantica French Florist Shrub Rose
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Antique Romantica French Florist Shrub Rose

✦ moderate fragrance

2.5 to 3 meters

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom habit

Flowers are arranged one at a time or in inflorescences of 5 pieces.

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

climbing

Color

other

Fragrance

moderate

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

2.5 to 3 meters

Soil

Fertile, loose soil; loam with a slightly acidic reaction is preferred.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Characterized by resistance to disease.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Deep, consistent watering is required, soaking the root zone thoroughly rather than sprinkling lightly.

Fertilizer

Roses are heavy feeders; a balanced rose fertilizer applied regularly during the growing season is recommended.

Pruning

Pruning is best done prior to the onset of new growth (typically mid-February and early September for zones 8-9; early March and late August for zones 6-7).

Pests & Diseases

Generally resistant to disease, though blackspot and mildew can occur in some climates.

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