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floribunda · 2011

Utsusemi

Rosa

Takashi Kawai✦ strong fragrance

60-70 cm

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

7–10

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

floribunda

Bloom size

6-8 cm

Bloom habit

Rosette-shaped inflorescences, 1-3 flowers per stem.

Petal count

41+ petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

compact

Color

apricot

Fragrance

strong

Fragrance Notes

Tea rose aroma with sweet vanilla and clove notes.

Color Description

sandy with a brown tint, ranging from beige-coffee to mustard to apricot

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

60-70 cm

Spread

50 cm

Hardiness Zone

Zone 7–10

Disease Resistance

Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Deep soakings are recommended, providing about 2 inches of water per week.

Fertilizer

Use an all-purpose garden fertilizer with balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, applied consistently before and throughout the blooming cycle.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, typically around the time forsythia blooms.

Pests & Diseases

Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot; average resistance to rain.

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