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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun exposure for optimal blooming; tolerate light partial shade in hot summer climates to prevent petal scorch
Watering
Water deeply at the base to encourage deep root growth; avoid wetting foliage to reduce fungal disease risk
Temperature
Hardy to USDA zone 5; protect young plants from extreme winter winds and frost heaving
Characteristics
- Leaf: Glossy, dark green oval leaflets with finely serrated margins
- Flower: Double, ruffled bicolor blooms in soft pink and creamy yellow, borne in dense sprays
- Stem: Thorny green stems that mature to light brown bark
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply once weekly during dry spells; maintain consistent soil moisture during active growth
Fertilization
Apply balanced rose fertilizer every 4 weeks after new growth emerges. Stop fertilizing 6 weeks before first frost to allow plants to harden off for winter
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 2–3 weeks; steep in water for 24 hours, dilute 1:20, and apply as a root drench to avoid foliage contactPruning
- Prune dead, diseased, or crossing stems in late winter/early spring to improve airflow
- Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season
- Trim back leggy growth in mid-summer to maintain a compact, bushy shape
- Remove any suckers growing from rootstock to preserve cultivar traits
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA confirmed non-toxic; no harmful effects for cats
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: Named for artist Marc Chagall to honor its painterly bicolor bloom pattern
Usage: Ornamental garden shrub, cut flower arrangements, border planting
