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Rosa 'Autumn Sunset'
autumn sunset rose
Garden hybrid origin (Loren Liming 1986; warm apricot-gold to peachy-orange; vigorous short climber; repeat-blooming; above-average disease resistance)
Overview
Rosa 'Autumn Sunset' is a deciduous shrub to short climbing rose reaching 6-10 feet (1.8-3 m) tall with a spread of 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) and a vigorous, upright, arching habit with long canes. It produces clusters of medium-sized, semi-double to double flowers 2.5-3 inches (6-8 cm) wide in warm apricot-gold to peachy-orange, opening from deeper orange buds and fading to softer peachy-cream—a multicolored warm-toned effect. The flowers appear repeatedly from June through frost. The glossy, dark green foliage has above-average disease resistance. Growth rate is fast. Hardy to zone 5. Bred by Loren Liming (1986). A modern shrub rose with the warm color palette of 'Buff Beauty' but in a larger, more vigorous plant. Moderate fruity fragrance.
Native Range
Rosa 'Autumn Sunset' is a hybrid of garden origin, bred by Loren Liming, introduced 1986.Suggested Uses
Planted as a large shrub, trained on fences or pillars, or allowed to arch naturally at 5-6 foot (1.5-1.8 m) spacing. Warm apricot-gold to peachy-orange. Repeat-blooming. Vigorous (6-10 feet). Above-average disease resistance. Not suitable for small spaces.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height6' - 10'
Width/Spread5' - 6'
Reaches mature size in approximately 3 years
Bloom Information
Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Warm apricot-gold to peachy-orange from deeper orange buds, fading to peachy-cream; semi-double to double 2.5-3 inches; clusters; Jun-frostFoliage Description
Glossy dark green; above-average disease resistance; deciduousGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 6-10 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
Plant in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Hardy to zone 5. Vigorous—can reach 10 feet as a short climber. Above-average disease resistance. Repeat-blooming. Feed regularly. Deadhead to encourage continuous bloom.Pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring. As a shrub: reduce by one-third. As a short climber: train main canes and shorten side shoots. Remove oldest canes every 2-3 years.Pruning Schedule
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