Description
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A repeat-blooming, medium-pink shrub rose designed for garden borders, containers, and as a focal specimen. Combines reliable performance with vibrant colour and approachable fragrance.
Growth and Size
Habit: Upright shrub with a balanced, open structure.
Size: Typically 34 ft tall and 23 ft wide (about 0.91.2 m by 0.60.9 m).
Canes: Moderately strong, with glossy dark-green foliage.
Bloom and Fragrance
Bloom colour: Rich to medium pink, often with lighter petal edges.
Bloom form: Semi-double to double flowers, about 23 inches (57.5 cm) across.
Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall, with periodic flushes in prime season.
Fragrance: Light to moderate rosy scent, pleasant but not overpowering.
Foliage and Health
Foliage: Glossy, dark-green leaves that provide good contrast to pink blossoms.
Disease resistance: Generally disease-tolerant with resistance to common rose maladies typical of modern shrub roses; regular airflow and proper spacing help minimize issues like black spot and powdery mildew.
Pests: Occasional aphids or mites may appear; monitor and treat early if needed.
Light, Soil, and Water
Light: Full sun (ideally 6+ hours of direct sun daily) for best bloom and vigour.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (about 6.06.8).
Water: Deep, regular watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilization: Feed in spring with a balanced rose fertilizer, and again after the first major flush of blooms.
Hardiness and Care
Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 59 with winter protection in the lower end of the range.
Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring. Remove dead or diseased wood, trim to encourage an open structure, and shape to encourage outward-facing growth. For a neater hedge or container setting, prune to maintain desired height and width.
Maintenance: Regular deadheading encourages continued flowering. Monitor for pests and diseases and address promptly.
Uses and Landscaping
Ideal for: Garden borders, mass plantings, mixed hedges, and large containers. Works well as a specimen focal plant or as part of a rose border.
Design notes: Pair with lighter pinks, whites, or silvery foliage for contrast. Provide good air circulation to maximize health and bloom.
Availability and Packaging
Availability: Typically offered in springearly summer; may also be available in Autumn in some regions.
Quick care tips
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
Water at the base to keep foliage dry and reduce disease risk.
Mulch 23 inches to conserve moisture and insulate roots.
Feed in spring and again after the first bloom flush.
Prune annually to maintain shape and vigour.
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