Rosa 'Ballerina'

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Ballerina Hybrid Musk Rose

Yes, a single Ballerina rose has just 5 petals and is only about two inches in diameter, but they're borne in huge domed clusters, similar to hydrengeas. In full bloom, you can hardly see the leaves for the flowers. And once she starts blooming, she doesn't stop until frost. She's often used in mixed borders, where her soft pink and white flowers mix well with other plants, but she can also be grown as a climber reaching up to about 10 feet.

She'll grow and bloom in light shade, but for best performance give her full sun. Keep soil moist (not wet); follow a regular program against fungal diseases like black spot; mulch annually with compost; and provide winter protection against sudden freezes.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Pink
White
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9