Petal Pals
floribunda · Year unknown
Fragrance Red Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
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Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Color Description
Red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0; amend light clay or sandy soils with compost and organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub roses tend to be more resistant to pests and diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular deep watering is recommended; monitor moisture carefully for the first 4-6 weeks for potted roses.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer plus an occasional compost top-dress; apply 2 to 4 pounds of nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. or one-fourth to one-half cup per bush 4 times a season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July).
Pruning
Prune in early spring before plants break dormancy or when new growth is just emerging, after the danger of severe cold has passed.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, Japanese beetles, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.