Look-A-Likes™ Phloxy Baby™ Potted Rose Bush

About Look-A-Likes® Phloxy Baby™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Radtko’ Look-A-Likes® Phloxy Baby™

Look-A-Likes® Phloxy Baby™ is an enchanting shrub rose that offers the airy charm of garden phlox paired with the resilience and performance of a modern rose. Its soft lavender-pink blooms with creamy centers appear in abundant clusters, creating a meadow-like effect that’s both romantic and effortless. Bred for exceptional disease resistance and continuous color, this rose thrives with minimal care, making it a perfect choice for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: William Radler (USA), introduced by Star Roses & Plants
🎨 Color: Lavender-pink with soft creamy centers
🌸 Petal Count: ~5–8 (single to semi-double)
💠 Bloom Form: Open, daisy-like clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~2″ (≈5 cm)
🔄 Flowering Cycles: Continuous flushes spring–frost
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, deep green; excellent disease resistance
🌺 Fragrance Intensity: Light and fresh
👃 Fragrance Profile: Soft floral with a hint of sweetness
📏 Mature Height: ~3–4′
📏 Mature Width: ~3–4′
☀️ Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooms and disease resistance
🗺 USDA Zone: 5–9
🌱 Rootstock: Own Root
🛡 Disease Resistance: Excellent; highly resistant to black spot and mildew
🏆 Awards: Notable for low-maintenance beauty in landscape trials
🌸 Uses: Mixed borders, pollinator gardens, informal hedges, cottage-style landscapes