Petal Pals
other · 2012
Sweet Frances
4-6 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
2-3 inches
Bloom habit
apricot flowers
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
other
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Color Description
Apricot blooms with pink tones
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 ft
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Very disease resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep soak 1-2 times a week, watering at the root level in the morning to allow foliage to dry.
Fertilizer
Feed every 2-4 weeks from leaf-break in mid-April until leaf-drop in fall using a high-phosphorous rose fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring, just as buds begin to swell (often when forsythia blooms). Remove deadwood and prune 1/4 inch above an outward-facing bud at a 45-degree angle.
Pests & Diseases
Subject to common rose pests and diseases such as Japanese beetles, aphids, and blackspot.