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Island in the Sun
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grandiflora · 1984

Island in the Sun

Rosa

Jack E. Christensen✦ mild fragrance

3-5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

grandiflora

Bloom size

3-4 inches

Bloom habit

clusters

Petal count

25-30

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

orange

Fragrance

mild

Fragrance Notes

Light, fruity fragrance

Color Description

Orange-yellow blend with a deeper orange-red reverse

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-5 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

good

🧬 Pedigree

Prominent x (Unnamed Seedling x Unnamed Seedling)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

AARS (All-America Rose Selection) 1985

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