Petal Pals
floribunda · 1965
Apricot Nectar
Rosa 'Apricot Nectar'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Large, 4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually in clusters.
Petal count
20 to 30 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, honey-like fragrance.
Color Description
Soft apricot-peach blend, fading to paler tones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, consistent watering needed for best growth and bloom.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer during the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like blackspot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Spartan x Sarabande
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1966