Shao’s Garden · No. 11

Shao’s Garden

No. 11 · September 2026

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Leonardo da Vinci Rose

Rosa 'Leonardo da Vinci'

3 moments since June 2026 · Patio — Containers

  1. June 20, 2026

    Acquired from a private collector; repotted into a temporary plastic pot

    Why: Ease transplant shock and let roots settle before a permanent home

  2. June 27, 2026

    Repotted into the terracotta pot and lightly pruned

    Why: Terracotta breathes for healthier roots; pruned to train canes onto the trellis

  3. July 31, 2026

    Da Vinci is thriving with tons of cupped, deep pink rosettes. Very fast grower, just got it this season and put in the pot. Definitely needs the trellis support for these tall canes. I was expecting the flower bigger, but love the saturated pink look.