🌹Loves Me, Loves Me Not™: Fragrant Pink and White Rose
🌹 Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose Playful Pink and White Bicolor Floribunda Rose with Charming Blooms Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose is a delightful and romantic floribunda rose featuring soft pink petals brushed and splashed with creamy white. Each bloom has a whimsical, hand-painted appearance, making every flower unique and eye-catching. With its profuse clusters of blooms and steady reblooming habit, this rose adds a cheerful, storybook charm to garden beds, borders, and containers. Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose Plant Details and Characteristics Characteristic Detail Plant Type Floribunda rose Foliage Medium to dark green, healthy foliage Flower Color Pink and creamy white bicolor Scent Strong, lilac, gardenia, pineapple Petal Count 200+ petals Bloom Cycle Repeat blooming spring through fall Special Features Unique two-tone blooms, abundant clusters, cheerful garden appeal Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose Size, Growth Rate, and Habit • Height: 3–4 ft • Spread: 3–4 ft Compact, rounded habit with continuous flowering and dense branching—ideal for borders, mass plantings, and containers. USDA Growing Zones for Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose Zones 5–10 How to Grow and Care for Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose Aspect Care Instructions Sunlight Full sun (6+ hours daily) Soil Well-drained, fertile soil Water Moderate; deep watering recommended Fertilizer Feed regularly during growing season Pruning Seasonal pruning and deadheading When and How to Prune Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose Late Winter–Early Spring: Cut back 1/3–1/2 to shape plant and promote new growth. Spring–Fall: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Mid-Summer: Light pruning helps maintain shape and improves airflow. Fall: Minimal pruning; remove only damaged or diseased wood. Best Fertilizer for Roses in Southern California • Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks (Feb–Oct) • Slow-release fertilizer early and mid-season • Organic compost 2–3 times per year • Bloom booster for enhanced flowering and color intensity Rose Irrigation and Mulching Guide for Southern California 🌊 Coastal Southern California Rose Care • Water 1–2 times per week • Apply 2–3 inches of mulch • Monitor for fungal issues in humid conditions 🌞 Inland Southern California Rose Care • Water 2–3 times per week in summer heat • Apply 3–4 inches of mulch • Deep watering is essential during high temperatures General Watering Tips: • Use drip irrigation when possible • Water early in the morning • Keep mulch away from the base of the plant Landscape Uses for Loves Me, Loves Me Not™ Rose • Ideal for colorful borders and cottage-style gardens • Perfect for containers and smaller garden spaces • Great for mass plantings with continuous bloom color • Adds playful charm to mixed rose gardens Pollinator Benefits and Wildlife Attraction Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators while providing long-lasting, cheerful blooms. Common Rose Problems and Care Tips • Maintain good air circulation • Avoid overhead watering • Monitor for aphids, mites, and fungal diseases