Rosa Ketchup & Mustard® 'WEKzazette'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Ketchup & Mustard™ Floribunda Rose which is also called Snazzee is a red blend rose registered with the American Rose Society. Its bright red petals are dark yellow on the reverse side. With a backdrop of glossy light green leaves, it makes a pretty picture. Its long blooming period starts in late spring and doesn't end until the fall. New flowers open as the existing blooms are starting to drop its petals, making this specimen a great addition to the garden.
Plant at soil level, leaving the crown of the plant even with the soil. Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring and then again in early summer. Provide a heavy layer of mulch in the winter, but be sure to remove in the spring. Pruning can be done at any time necessary to maintain the plants rounded shape.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Although serious issue are rare, problems with aphids, caterpillars, and sawfly can occur. Occasional diseases can include rose black spot, powdery mildew and rose rust.
Water early in the day in order to avoid late day wet conditions that can lead to fungus and other diseases.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Roseaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- United States
- Wildlife Value:
- Butterflies are attracted to the flowers.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Buffer
- Colorful
- Fragrance
- Screening
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Medium
- Appendage:
- Prickles
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- The formal, spiraled, double blooms up to 4" across have up to 28 petals. They emit a mild, apple, tea fragrance.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Cordate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy light green leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- The prickles on the stems are sparse.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Screen/Privacy
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Butterflies