Petal Pals
shrub · 2006
Amber Sun
Rosa 'Korsoalgu'
50–60 cm (20–24 inches)
Height
Continuous
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
5 cm (2 inches)
Bloom habit
Borne in small, abundant clusters.
Petal count
9–16
Flowering
continuous
Habit
spreading
Color
yellow
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a mild, delicate scent.
Color Description
Coppery amber-yellow blooms that transition to a warm golden yellow and eventually fade to a soft cream as the flower ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
50–60 cm (20–24 inches)
Spread
60–100 cm (24–40 inches)
Soil
Thrives in rich, fertile, and well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5–7.0).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required, especially during dry spells and for plants in containers, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
Pruning
Minimal pruning is needed; remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood in late winter or early spring and lightly trim to maintain its spreading habit.
Pests & Diseases
Highly resistant to common rose diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew; occasionally susceptible to aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling × Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Merit (National Rose Trial Garden of Australia, 2010); multiple international Gold and Silver medals.