Floribunda, Hybrid Tea Rose, Shrub 'Oranges 'n' Lemons'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Bloom Color
Orange and orange blend (ob)
Class
Cluster-flowered (incl. Floribunda & Grandiflora)
Hybrid Tea
Other Details
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Flower Fragrance
Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Shape
Double
Habit
Shrub
Patent Information
Patent expired
Other Details
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Pruning Instructions
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fairfield, California

Lincoln, California

Pacifica, California

Redding, California

Reseda, California

San Jose, California

Santa Clarita, California

Peoria, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Kansas City, Missouri

Himrod, New York

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Maryville, Tennessee

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lincoln, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2008 | positive

The color is definitely better in cooler weather. It gets up into the 90's/100's during the summer months where I live; when it's that w...Read More

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Parker, CO (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | positive

Gorgeous new leaves come in deep deep red that mature into a wonderful dark green. Very glossy and stand-out-ish. This is a showstopper...Read More

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Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | positive

Blooms profusely! Disease resistant unless next to another rose bush that is susceptible to black spot. Blooms tend to be more yellow d...Read More

O
Back of Beyond, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | neutral

This cultivar's parentage is from New Year x seedling. Hybridizer is Sam McGredy.

C
Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) | June 2004 | positive

Tons and tons of blooms. Excellent color. Low maintenance in NW Arkansas.

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