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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Sunsprite does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Sunsprite after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, 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
Sunsprite sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered 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. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
