Sun Needs:
- Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Tolerates partial shade but may reduce flowering
Bloom Time:
- Late spring through fall
- Repeat-flowering (most varieties)
Size:
Height: 8 to 15 feet (varies by cultivar)
Width: 4 to 8 feet or more (depending on training and support)
Attributes:
- Large, cupped or rosette-shaped blooms
- Strong fragrance (myrrh, old rose, fruity, or tea scents)
- Repeat blooming throughout the season
- Excellent for vertical structures
- Attracts pollinators
- Many are disease-resistant and cold-hardy (USDA Zones 5–9)
Care Tips:
- Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
- Water deeply and regularly, especially in dry periods
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with rose fertilizer
- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead wood
- Tie canes to supports to encourage upward growth
Pest watch:
- Monitor for aphids, black spot, and powdery mildew
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