About China Doll Potted Rose Bush

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China Doll is a polyantha introduced by Weeks Roses (USA), beloved for its cascade of small, china-pink blooms cascading over a tidy mound. These lightly scented cupped flowers—20–25 petals, about 1.5″ across—blanket the plant repeatedly from spring through fall. Compact with glossy foliage and bred for resilience, it’s a favorite for containers, borders, or low hedging.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Polyantha
🧬 Breeder: Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (USA), before 1946 (parentage: Mrs. Dudley Fulton × Tom Thumb)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA), 1946
🎨 Color: China-pink
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–25
💠 Bloom Form: Small, double, cupped clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~1.5″ (4 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloom spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Good for petite arrangements
🧴 Fragrance: Slight to mild

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Dwarf, bushy, mound-forming
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~1–3 ft (30–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~1–2.5 ft (30–75 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good—glossy foliage holds up well
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest