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Free Spirit Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Free Spirit is a miniature rose bred by Leslie Strawn and patented in 1988 as PP6188.

Key facts

Growth habit
Miniature
Breeder
Leslie E. Strawn
Listed for
United States

Overview

Free Spirit is a miniature rose bred by Leslie Strawn and patented in 1988 as PP6188. The flowers are salmon to coral with about 25 to 30 petals and range from about 0.8 to 2 in (2 to 5 cm) wide. Plants stay low at roughly 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm), suited to small pots.

Free Spirit traits

  • Salmon to coral flowers
  • About 25 to 30 petals
  • Blooms 0.8 to 2 in (2 to 5 cm) wide
  • Low plant of 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm)

Good for

  • Small pots
  • Edging

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Free Spirit this page—Miniature—
Always A Lady—Miniature—
Arizona Sunset—Miniature—
Baby Sunrise—Miniature—
Bit O' Gold—Miniature—
Bloomer Girl—Miniature—
Bread 'n Butter—Miniature—

Free Spirit FAQ

What kind of rose is Free Spirit?

Free Spirit is a miniature rose bred by Leslie Strawn and patented in 1988 as PP6188. The flowers are salmon to coral with about 25 to 30 petals and range from about 0.8 to 2 in (2 to 5 cm) wide.

How does Free Spirit compare with other rose varieties?

Free Spirit: miniature. Similar rose varieties include Always A Lady, Arizona Sunset, Baby Sunrise. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Free Spirit good for?

Free Spirit is grown for small pots, edging.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

Keep a growing history for Free Spirit

Type the plant name, add the planting date, and take photos as it grows. Next season you will have your own dates for sowing, flowering, and harvest instead of a generic calendar.

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