Petal Pals
shrub · 1973
Applejack
Rosa 'Applejack'
5 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
4 inches
Bloom habit
Loosely semi-double, rose-pink with crimson streaks, stripes, and flecks.
Petal count
9-16 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
mid-green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
Fruity, apple-scented
Color Description
Rose-pink with crimson streaks, stripes, and flecks
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5 to 10 feet
Spread
4 to 7 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Very disease resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moist but well-drained soil; deep soak 1-2 times a week.
Fertilizer
Apply a general rose or shrub fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring as buds begin to swell.
Pests & Diseases
Generally very disease resistant; susceptible to common rose pests like aphids and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
Goldbusch × [Josef Rothmund x Rosa laxa]