Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Femme Fatale
Rosa
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Color Description
Pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub roses generally exhibit strong disease resistance compared to hybrid teas.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soakings of approximately 1 to 2 inches per week, ensuring consistent moisture without waterlogging.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced all-purpose garden fertilizer (N-P-K) consistently before and throughout the blooming cycle.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring as buds begin to swell (often when forsythia blooms). For shrub roses, use a light touch: remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood, thin out congestion, and shorten as needed to shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rose rosette disease, and Japanese beetles.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
2023 ARS Best Hybrid Tea & Most Fragrant Rose