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Masora Japanese Garden Shrub Rose
Reference photo

shrub · 2011

Masora

Rosa 'Masora'

Teizō Yoshiike✦ strong fragrance

4–6 ft

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–10

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

3.5–4.5 inches

Bloom habit

Cluster-flowered, nodding, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form.

Petal count

100–150 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

apricot

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Glossy

Fragrance Notes

Fruity, tea, and tropical fruit fragrance.

Color Description

Apricot or apricot blend

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4–6 ft

Spread

Approximately 80 cm

Soil

Breathable, well-draining soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–10

Disease Resistance

Excellent disease resistance, very mildew resistant.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Keep soil moist, especially in drier summer months; water close to the base of the plant.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., NPK 5-6-3) regularly throughout the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in late February or early March; cut back stems by one-third, making angled cuts.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to blackspot.

🧬 Pedigree

Heritage × Amber Queen

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