Petal Pals
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Queen of the Elves Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
1 to 20 feet
Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Petal count
very double
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Fragrance Notes
Old Rose
Color Description
The bloom color is described as a soft to medium pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1 to 20 feet
Spread
1 to 15 feet
Soil
Fast-draining soil well-amended with rich organic matter, ideally with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Modern shrub roses tend to be more resistant to pests and diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Roses require at least an inch of water per week during the growing season, applied at the root level.
Fertilizer
Roses are heavy feeders and should be fed once a month from April through August using a balanced fertilizer or prepared rose food.
Pruning
General heavy pruning should be done before the plant breaks dormancy after the final spring frost, typically in March or April.
Pests & Diseases
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.