Petal Pals
shrub · 2012
White O'Hara
White O'hara French Florist Shrub Rose
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2.0 to 5.5 inches
Bloom habit
Large, quartered, deep ruffled cup shape
Petal count
70
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Fragrance Notes
Rich lavender and citrus
Color Description
White, cream, ivory, and blush
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained soil is required.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires well-drained soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Fertilizer
Roses are heavy feeders; use a prepared rose food or balanced fertilizer (such as 5-10-5 or 8-8-8) once a month from April through August.
Pruning
General heavy pruning should be done before the plant breaks dormancy after spring’s final heavy frost, typically in March or April.
Pests & Diseases
Possible pests include aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, nematodes, and rose chafer. Diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.