Botanical profile

Floribunda rose 'Sunsprite'

Latin name
Rosa 'Sunsprite'
Common name
Floribunda rose 'Sunsprite'
Type
Floribunda rose
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa floribunda ‘Sunsprite’, commonly known as Floribunda rose ‘Sunsprite’, is a variety renowned for its powerful fragrance and vibrant blooms. Its compact, bushy habit bears abundant clusters of bright lemon-yellow double flowers that retain their intensity throughout the season. Highly fragrant, they emit a rich, sweet scent, considered among the most pronounced of yellow roses. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose ensures a sustained visual impact in beds, borders, or as an edging plant. Its glossy dark green foliage highlights the vibrancy of the petals and enhances its ornamental appeal. Rosa floribunda ‘Sunsprite’ attracts pollinators and brings energy and elegance to any landscape design.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keep the soil slightly moist without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Bright lemon yellow
Fruiting
Decorative red rose hips in the autumn if spent flowers are kept
Foliage color
Dark glossy green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Compact bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
90 cm (35 in)
Width
90 cm (35 in)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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