Petal Pals
shrub · 2011
Karen Japanese Florist Shrub Rose
Rosa
Not specified
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Not specified
Bloom habit
Not specified
Petal count
Not specified
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
coral
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Not specified
Foliage surface
Not specified
Fragrance Notes
Not specified
Color Description
violet, purple-pink, or coral-pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Not specified
Spread
Not specified
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
The cultivar is noted as disease-resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Roses generally require at least an inch of water per week during the growing season.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer; avoid excessive nitrogen which can inhibit blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Pests & Diseases
Common rose pests include aphids, mites, thrips, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, scale, and nematodes. Diseases include black spot, powdery mildew, rust, verticillium wilt, rose mosaic, crown gall rot, and rose rosette disease.