Culture
Best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly. Summer mulch helps retain moisture and keeps roots cool. Crowns need protection in cold winter areas. Prune in early spring.
Noteworthy Characteristics
This compact, bushy shrub rose (grandiflora) typically grows 3-4' tall and features large, fragrant, double cup-shaped, ivory white blooms produced in clusters of 3-10 from late spring to fall. Foliage is olive green.
Problems
Roses are susceptible to a large number of disease problems, the most common of which are black spot, powdery mildew, rust and rose rosette. If good cultural practices do not control disease, then fungicides may become necessary. Insect problems include aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, leafhoppers and mites. If natural predators fail to control insect populations adequately, then insecticides may become necessary.