DESCRIPTION
Rosa ‘Sunsprite’ is a floribunda rose that displays clusters of bright golden‑yellow, high‑centered blooms from late spring through fall. Its flowers carry a powerful, sweet fragrance that fills the garden, while the lush dark green foliage remains glossy and clean throughout the season. The color holds well even in warm weather, and the blooms often stand out dramatically against their own leaves.
Developed in Germany and introduced in 1973, ‘Sunsprite’ is also marketed under the names ‘KORresia’ and ‘Friesia’. It has earned numerous awards for fragrance and resilience. Its disease resistance and robust reblooming make it a favorite for mass plantings, border accents, and fragrant cutting gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Rosa ‘Sunsprite’ is a floribunda rose that displays clusters of bright golden‑yellow, high‑centered blooms from late spring through fall. Its flowers carry a powerful, sweet fragrance that fills the garden, while the lush dark green foliage remains glossy and clean throughout the season. The color holds well even in warm weather, and the blooms often stand out dramatically against their own leaves.
Developed in Germany and introduced in 1973, ‘Sunsprite’ is also marketed under the names ‘KORresia’ and ‘Friesia’. It has earned numerous awards for fragrance and resilience. Its disease resistance and robust reblooming make it a favorite for mass plantings, border accents, and fragrant cutting gardens.
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Bloom Color: Bright golden yellow, holds its color well
Bloom Size: Medium (3 in)
Rose Type: Floribunda
Fragrance Rating: Strong; noted for a sweet licorice scent
This plant can be seen at the Woodland Park Rose Garden.
Read more about growing and caring for roses.
