Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Mickey Dutch Florist Shrub Rose
2 1/2'-3 1/2'
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2 1/3"-3"
Bloom habit
The blooms open in a shallow cup shape and gradually flatten as they mature.
Petal count
Thick petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
slight
Fragrance Notes
Very light
Color Description
Warm blend of pink outer petals and orange inner tones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 1/2'-3 1/2'
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil; incorporate organic matter like compost to improve structure.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply at the base 1-2 times a week, keeping leaves and flowers dry to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer every four weeks during the growing season, stopping at least six weeks before the first expected frost.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before new growth starts to remove dead wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Common rose pests include aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, and rose chafer. Common diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.