Sun Needs:
- Full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
- Tolerates light shade but may reduce bloom production
- Best flowering and disease resistance in sunny locations
Bloom Time:
- Late spring through fall
- Repeat blooming with multiple flushes
- Flowers vary by cultivar (pink, red, yellow, white, coral, etc.)
Size:
Height: Typically 2 to 5 feet. Some varieties may reach up to 7 feet if unpruned.
Width: 2 to 5 feet. Some spreading types can reach 6 feet wide.
Attributes:
- Continuous or repeat blooming
- Excellent disease resistance (resists black spot and mildew)
- Cold hardy (many varieties hardy to USDA Zones 4–5)
- Dense, mounding or spreading growth habit
- Available in a wide range of colors and flower forms
- Great for hedges, borders, and ground cover
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-draining, fertile soil
- Water regularly, especially during dry spells and establishment
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilize in early spring with a balanced rose fertilizer
- Prune in early spring to shape and remove dead or damaged wood
Pest watch:
- Monitor for aphids and Japanese beetles, though generally low-maintenance
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