Petal Pals
floribunda · 1973
Sunsprite
2-3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
17-25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark_green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, fruity, citrus-like fragrance
Color Description
Deep, unfading yellow
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent resistance to black spot and mildew
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and consistently, especially during dry spells; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and thinning out old canes to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, but may be susceptible to black spot or aphids in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Friedrich Wörlein x Spanish Sun
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal ADR 1973