A compact floribunda smothered in clusters of bright golden-yellow blooms that hold their colour without fading. One of the most fragrant of all yellow roses.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 90 cm H × 70 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Sunsprite
Rosa 'Friesia' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 90 cm tall and 70 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Yellow flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Sunsprite
Sunsprite suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Sunsprite does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Sunsprite is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Sunsprite after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Sunsprite in the garden
Sunsprite earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, its fragrance, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Sunsprite with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Sunsprite
Plant Sale lists Sunsprite as potted plants and bare-root stock. Stock isn't live yet — register your interest using the panel above and we'll email you the moment we have it ready.