Hazy Purple Japanese Florist Shrub Rose

Light

Full sun

Soil

Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).

Watering

Approximately 2 inches of water per week; deep soakings are preferred over frequent shallow watering. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced all-purpose or rose-specific fertilizer consistently before and throughout the blooming cycle.

Pruning

Minimal pruning required. Remove dead or damaged wood, shape lightly, and thin crowded growth as needed. Prune in late winter or early spring.

Pests & Diseases

Common pests include aphids, spider mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, and rose chafers. Common diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.