Spice of Life rose
Rosa 'Spice of Life'
Dept. of Ag. Award,Winner - Floribunda,Gold Medal
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size3 to 4 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Orange and orange blend
- Foliage color
- Glossy, medium green foliage
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Spice of Life' rose (Rosa 'Spice of Life') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and loamy or clay soil. Orange blooms open from early to late summer above glossy, medium green leaves. Bees visit the flowers. Colin Dickson bred it in 2004.
Pairs well with Amsonia, Big bluestem, and Balloon flower.