Petal Pals
Reference photo
climber · 2022
Martha Japanese Climbing Shrub Rose
Rosa
Takuya Kimura
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Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
none
Color Description
soft pink exterior that deepens to a rich pink center
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Fertilizer
Granular rose fertilizer applied in early spring; additional applications possible in late spring and early summer; do not fertilize after mid to late July.
Pruning
Late winter or early spring; cut back to just above a large, vigorous bud along the cane.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, rust, black spot, and powdery mildew.