Petal Pals
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shrub · Year unknown
Purple O'hara Florist Shrub Rose
✦ moderate fragrance
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom habit
clustered
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular deep water
Fertilizer
Feed from first growth in spring until September 1 using organic or synthetic fertilizers; slow-release fertilizer in the fall.
Pruning
Major pruning in late February or early spring; remove dead branches, spindly growth, and rose hips; prune oldest canes to the ground and remaining branches to 12-18 inches.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and Cercospora leaf spot.