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Winter Sonata
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shrub · Year unknown

Winter Sonata

Rosa

Hiroshi Ogawa✦ slight fragrance

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Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom habit

classic high centered cup to spiral shaped flowers

Petal count

thick petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

blush

Fragrance

slight

Fragrance Notes

light tea fragrance

Color Description

Creamy white or beige with a delicate pink center

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Soil

Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week, ideally applied at the base.

Fertilizer

Not specified for this specific cultivar; general rose care suggests regular feeding during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead or diseased canes and shape for airflow.

Pests & Diseases

Common rose issues include aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and Japanese beetles.

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