New Zealand Hybrid Tea Rose

Double light pink blooms, honeysuckle fragrance

Botanical Name- Rosa 'New Zealand'

Pronunciation- ROH-zuh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 2 ft

Mature Height- 5 ft

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Well-drained

Current Size- #2.5

Bloom Color- Light pink

Bloom Time-

Companion Plants- Monarda 'Jacob Cline' (hot color accent, hummingbird-friendly)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps; hips for fruit-eating birds

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter for shape and health; feed regularly and deadhead spent blooms.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and remove weak or old canes.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or rose-specific fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 6-8-6) monthly from spring to midsummer; moderate to high feeding need. Amend clay soil with compost for drainage.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Rose-tone

Possible Issues- Black spot, aphids, powdery mildew