Pretty Polly® Pink Rose

Rosa ‘Zlepolone’ PP 31,644 CPBR 6,574 – Pretty Polly® Pink

Pretty Polly® Pink is pure garden joy — a cheerful, compact polyantha rose that blooms continuously from spring through frost. Bred by Dr. David Zlesack, this rose brings classic charm to modern landscapes with its dense habit, glossy green foliage, and masses of double bubblegum-pink blooms that seem to never stop appearing. Each flower opens in tidy, cupped clusters that brighten borders, walkways, and containers with color and charm. Easy to grow, highly disease-resistant, and endlessly blooming, Pretty Polly® Pink is the definition of carefree beauty.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Polyantha
🧬 Cultivar: Rosa ‘Zlepolone’ PP 31,644 CPBR 6,574
🧬 Breeder: Dr. David Zlesack (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses and Plants (USA)
🎨 Color: Bright bubblegum pink
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30 petals per bloom
💠 Bloom Form: Double, cupped clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~2″ (5 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Continuous bloomer from spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light and sweet

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Compact, rounded shrub with dense branching
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9
📐 Spacing: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
🎯 Best Use: Borders, edging, mass plantings, or containers

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Type: Own root for durability and winter hardiness
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent – highly resistant to black spot and mildew
🌎 Regional Performance: Thrives in a wide range of climates from cool to warm
✨ Unique Traits:

• Continuous color and self-cleaning blooms

• Compact habit ideal for small spaces

• Low maintenance with outstanding garden performance

✨ Why We Love It

Pretty Polly® Pink is a true “plant it and enjoy it” rose — compact, carefree, and covered in flowers from one season to the next. Its cheerful pink clusters radiate happiness while its impeccable health and form make it one of the easiest roses to grow. Whether brightening a border or overflowing from a patio pot, Pretty Polly® Pink (‘Zlepolone’) is proof that classic color and effortless beauty can bloom together.