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Hiraku Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
other
Fragrance
moderate
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil, preferably with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5) and rich in organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–11
Disease Resistance
Generally high, though specific resistance varies by cultivar.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
New plantings require frequent and deep waterings during the first few weeks; afterwards, deep soakings of approximately 2 inches per week are recommended, ensuring soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a rose or flower food from early spring to mid-September, following product directions for balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium application.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before new growth emerges to remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood. For repeat bloomers, deadhead faded flowers throughout the season.
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.