Pink Gnome (Rosa BAIpome 'Pink Gnome')-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Pink Gnome
Rosa BAIpome 'Pink Gnome'

 
Features
Very compact rounded shrub rose. Medium green foliage. Flowers single pink cupped one-inch wide (petal count 4-8). Slight fragrance. Continuous (perpetual) bloomer. 
 
Culture
Full sun, well-drained soil. Prune by the renewal method removing about one-third of the oldest canes in the spring to soil line as needed to keep shrub open and maintain new cane production. Prune the stem back to a branch angle (a process called heading back) as needed to reduce width and height. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
1-2 Feet (Width 2 feet)
 
Size
Small
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Pink
 
 
Bloom Season
June - October
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Good tolerance to blackspot and mildew.  Watch for Japanese beetle, aphids, cane borer and rose midge.
 
Additional Notes
Excellent small plant for borders or containers.

 

 
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