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Richmond Park 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
orange
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
green
Color Description
Peach orange
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub roses generally exhibit higher resistance to common pests and diseases compared to traditional varieties.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Maintain even soil moisture with approximately 1-2 inches of water per week; water at the base early in the day to minimize leaf wetness.
Fertilizer
Use an all-purpose balanced fertilizer (N-P-K) consistently before and throughout the blooming cycle; avoid fertilizing after early August.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before plants break dormancy to remove dead wood and maintain shape; can be cut back by one-third for size control.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, Cercospora leaf spot, aphids, sawflies, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, rose chafer, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.