Petal Pals
other · Year unknown
Marron Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
Varies by cultivar; generally 1 to 20 feet.
Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom habit
Spring blooming, sometimes with a secondary flush later in summer.
Petal count
Can be single or double-petaled.
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
bushy
Color
other
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Bluish or green.
Color Description
Marron
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Varies by cultivar; generally 1 to 20 feet.
Spread
1 to 15 feet.
Soil
Loamy, well-draining soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub varieties tend to be more resistant to pests and diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires at least an inch of water per week during the growing season; deep soakings are preferred over frequent shallow watering.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced, all-purpose garden fertilizer (N-P-K) consistently before and throughout the blooming cycle.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before new growth emerges or when forsythia blooms. For once-blooming varieties, prune immediately after flowering finishes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, rose chafer, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.