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Rosa 'Loving Touch' has some common insect problems:
Pests of Rose

Rosa 'Loving Touch'

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Description

Loving Touch™ is a miniature shrub rose that was bred by Nelson F. Jolly in 1983 and was introduced to the USA by Rosehill Farms. Parentage is  Rise 'n' Shine x  First Prize.      

Growing to only 3' tall, it is considered a miniature rose.  It is best grown in sandy/loam soil, however, will tolerate clay soil if well-drained.  Remove dead or diseased canes anytime. Cut back by 1/3 in early spring. Spring frost protection is required and container-grown plants will need additional protection.

The deep apricot double blooms are fragrant and appear in clusters. The foliage appears on stems with prickles. This rose was bred to tolerate the heat of the south.

Use this plant in containers or the front of the border. Can also be mass-planted.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Fairly disease resistant. See pests of roses to the left.

 

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#deciduous#fragrant flowers#rose#deciduous shrub#mass planting#high maintenance#minature rose#border front#container plant#patio#full sun#repeat blooms#apricot flowers
 
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Tags:
#deciduous#fragrant flowers#rose#deciduous shrub#mass planting#high maintenance#minature rose#border front#container plant#patio#full sun#repeat blooms#apricot flowers
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Wildlife Value:
    Bees are attracted to the blooms
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Rose
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Dense
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    High
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    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:
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Orange
    Pink
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Dome
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Rich double apricot flowers with 26 to 40 petals are 2-3 inches across. Brandy-hued buds. Repeat blooms throughout the season
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Compound green leaves with serrated margins
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Green stems with prickles
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Patio
    Pool/Hardscape
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    English Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees