Petal Pals
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Dory Dutch Florist Shrub Rose
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
mild
Color Description
Soft pink with hints of purple on the outer petals, deepening to purple as it opens
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Generally hardy and disease resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply once or twice a week at the base, keeping the leaves dry to prevent fungal disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a general rose or shrub fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer; stop feeding in late summer to allow growth to mature before winter.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins; remove dead or weak wood and shorten stems to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, spider mites, scale, caterpillars, sawflies, black spot, powdery mildew, and rust.