Rosa 'Pacific Serenade'
(Thornless Miniature Rose 'Pacific Serenade')
Origin: Hybrid ('Cal Poly x 'New Zealand')
Family: Rosaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 24-30'
Spacing: 1.5-2.5'
Blooms: Very fragrant, bright yellow, semi-double, clusters/singles, late Spring
Foliage: Deciduous, dark green, glossy
Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich, moderately moist, tolerates drought
Water: Moderate-low
Uses: Border, container, landscape, cut flowers, butterfly garden, rock garden
Propagation: Asexual reproduction prohibited
Insects/Disease: None
Comments: Rosa 'Pacific Serenade' or Thornless Miniature Rose 'Pacific Serenade' is a low growing deciduous shrub with an upright, moderate growth habit. It is of hybrid origin and its parents are 'Cal Poly' x 'New Zealand'. From late Spring to frost, Rosa 'Pacific Serenade' freely produces very fragrant showy clusters or in singles, bright yellow flowers, attracting many butterflies. The small freshly cut flowers make great decorations for the home. Miniature Rose 'Pacific Serenade' has bright green glossy foliage and thornless stems. It thrives best in well-drained, organically-rich moist soil in a sunny environment. Thornless Miniature Rose 'Pacific Serenade' tolerates drought conditions. It is resistant to foliar disease, black spot, rust and mildew. Mass plant Rosa 'Pacific Serenade' along the front borders for a terrific display. It can also be container cultivated for the sunny deck or patio. Use Thornless Miniature Rose 'Pacific Serenade' in the rock garden for added colors. Remove spent blossoms to promote more blooms. Prune early in Spring as blooms appear on new wood. Water well at base of plant and mulch well in Summer to preserve moisture. To promote an overall healthy plant, provide sufficient space for Rosa 'Pacific Serenade' to grow and provide good air circulation. This is an ideal starter plant for kids to grow. Thornless Miniature Rose 'Pacific Serenade' looks magnificent in the Summer landscape as the bright yellow glowing blooms contrast nicely atop the glossy dark green leaves. This is a dazzling show stopper.
USDA Zones: 6-10
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