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Rosa 'Autumn Sunset' (Autumn Sunset Rose)
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Shrubs

Rosa 'Autumn Sunset'

Autumn Sunset Rose

Rosaceae
Garden hybrid origin (Loren Liming 1986; warm apricot-gold to peachy-orange; vigorous short climber; repeat-blooming; above-average disease resistance)

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At a Glance

TypeShrub
HabitClimbing
FoliageDeciduous
Height6-10 feet (1.8-3 m)
Width5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 m)
Maturity3 years

Growing Zones

USDA Hardiness Zones

5 - 9
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These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.
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Frost Tolerancehardy

Key Features

Attracts PollinatorsAttracts ButterfliesFragrant (moderate)
Maintenancemoderate

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

Distinguished from 'Buff Beauty' by the larger plant size (6-10 feet versus 5-6 feet) and the warmer, more orange-toned apricot (versus softer buff). Distinguished from 'Crown Princess Margareta' by the more open, semi-double (versus fully double rosette) flower form. Distinguished from 'Adélaide d''Orléans' by the repeat bloom (versus once-blooming). A vigorous warm-toned apricot-gold—larger and more orange than 'Buff Beauty', repeat-blooming.

Appearance

Size & Dimensions

Height6' - 10'
Width/Spread5' - 6'

Reaches mature size in approximately 3 years

Colors

Flower Colors

orange
yellow

Foliage Colors

green

Fall Foliage Colors

gold

Bloom Information

Bloom Period

~20 weeks
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SummerFall
Clusters of semi-double to double warm apricot-gold to peachy-orange flowers 2.5-3 inches (6-8 cm) from deeper orange buds, fading to peachy-cream, June through frost. Repeat-blooming. Moderate fruity fragrance.

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-frost

Foliage Description

Glossy dark green; above-average disease resistance; deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sun Requirements

Full Sun
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

Soil Requirements

pH Range6.0 - 7.0(Neutral)
357912
Soil Types
loamclay
Drainagewell drained

Water & Climate

Water Needs

Medium

Frost Tolerance

hardy

Time to Maturity

2-3 years

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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Maintenance Level

moderate

⚠️ Toxicity Warning

Non-toxic