Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1994
Sunset Celebration
Rosa 'FRYxotic'
3 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4 to 6 inches
Bloom habit
High-centered to cupped; borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
35 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
medium to dark green
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
fruity
Color Description
Varies from rich peach to apricot-umber burnished with cream, often with pink overtones depending on the climate.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 6 feet
Spread
2 to 5 feet
Soil
Well-draining, loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Very disease resistant; shows above-average resistance for a hybrid tea.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Deep, infrequent soakings at the base; 1-2 inches per week during the growing season, more in heat or sandy soil.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer in early spring, repeated after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to an open, outward-facing framework; remove old canes, dead or diseased wood, and crossing canes; deadhead throughout the season.
Pests & Diseases
Generally very disease resistant.
🧬 Pedigree
'Pot o' Gold' x (Unnamed seedling x 'Cheshire Life')
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Belfast Gold Medal (1996), Golden Rose of the Hague (1997), All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner (1998)