🌹 Rose ‘Louis Philippe’ – 1 Gallon

Bring a touch of Southern nostalgia to your garden with Louis Philippe, a beloved heirloom rose that has graced Southern landscapes for over 150 years. Known as the “Cracker Rose” or “Florida Rose,” this old-fashioned China rose is prized for its prolific semi-double blooms in shades of deep pink to crimson, fading softly toward the edges. Its strong, sweet fragrance and ever-blooming habit make it a must-have for cottage gardens and heirloom collections.

The 1-gallon size gives you a healthy, vigorous start — ready to take off in your garden or patio container and deliver months of continuous blooms.

🌱 Plant Details

• Type: Heirloom China Rose

• Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy, vigorous

• Mature Size: 3–5’ tall and wide

• Bloom Color: Deep pink to crimson, often with lighter edges

• Bloom Time: Nearly year-round in mild climates

• Fragrance: Sweet, spicy, old-fashioned rose scent

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10 (ideal for Zone 8/9)

🌱 How to Care for Rose ‘Louis Philippe’ (1 Gallon)

This rose is low-maintenance and tough — perfect for Wright’s Market shoppers who want reliable, fragrant color with minimal fuss.

☀️ Sunlight

• Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best blooming

• Tolerates some light afternoon shade in very hot climates

🌾 Soil

• Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost

• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds

💧 Watering

• Water deeply once or twice a week, depending on weather

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce leaf disease — water at soil level

🌿 Pruning

• Prune lightly to shape and remove dead wood after a flush of blooms

• Major pruning can be done in late winter to encourage fresh growth

🌱 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth with a rose-specific fertilizer

• Stop fertilizing 6–8 weeks before first frost to prepare plant for winter

🐛 Pest & Disease Care

• Generally disease-resistant, but watch for aphids and black spot

• Good air circulation helps keep foliage healthy

❄️ Cold Sensitivity

• Hardy in Zones 7–10 — can bloom nearly year-round in Zone 8/9

• Mulch in winter for root protection in cooler climates

Rose ‘Louis Philippe’ is more than just a plant — it’s a piece of Southern history. Its constant bloom cycle, intoxicating fragrance, and easy care make it perfect for cottage gardens, entryways, and cutting for fragrant bouquets.

📍 Available now at Wrights Market – bring home this 1-gallon heirloom rose and let its timeless charm fill your garden with color and romance.

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