Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Lotus Dutch Florist Shrub Rose
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
Produces many flowers per stem; outer petals curl up when fully open.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
none
Color Description
A mix of red, pink, yellow, orange, and white that changes as the flower blooms
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 1/2'
Soil
Fast-draining soil well-amended with rich organic matter, with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep watering at the base each week.
Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer every four weeks during the growing season, stopping at least six weeks before the first expected frost.
Pruning
Prune in the spring to maintain size and shape; remove dead, damaged, or weak canes.
Pests & Diseases
Common rose pests include aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, and rose chafers. Common diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.