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Sou Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
Kawamoto Rose Garden✦ moderate fragrance
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
other
Fragrance
moderate
Color Description
Russet
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
Generally disease resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1-2 inches per week at the base of the plant, keeping foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer or one formulated for roses; feed in spring after pruning and again after major bloom flushes.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring as buds begin to swell; remove dead wood and trim canes.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, Japanese beetles, black spot, and powdery mildew.