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Rose variety

New Year Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

New Year is an orange floribunda bred by Samuel D.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Breeder
Samuel D. McGredy
Listed for
United States

Overview

New Year is an orange floribunda bred by Samuel D. McGredy in 1982 and patented in 1985 as PP5428 ('Macnewye'). The flowers carry about 24 petals, measure about 3 in (7.6 cm), and have a slight, sweet scent. Plants grow about 3 ft (91 cm) tall. The patent notes very good resistance to black spot. It fits beds and borders where a compact orange rose is wanted.

New Year traits

  • Orange flowers with about 24 petals
  • Blooms about 3 in (7.6 cm) across
  • Slight, sweet scent
  • Plant about 3 ft (91 cm) tall
  • Patent notes very good resistance to black spot

Good for

  • Beds and borders
  • Cut flowers

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
New Year this page—Bush—
Abbaye de Cluny—Bush—
About Face—Bush—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
All American Magic—Bush—
Always Hope—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—

New Year FAQ

What kind of rose is New Year?

New Year is an orange floribunda bred by Samuel D. McGredy in 1982 and patented in 1985 as PP5428 ('Macnewye').

How does New Year compare with other rose varieties?

New Year: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is New Year good for?

New Year is grown for beds and borders, cut flowers.

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 New Year

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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