Key facts
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- George Michael Shoup
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Royal Sunrise is a shrub rose bred by George Michael Shoup and patented in 2023 (PP34901). The flowers combine purple and yellow and are about 2 to 2.4 in (5 to 6 cm) across. The patent records hardiness to USDA zone 8, so it suits milder regions.
Royal Sunrise traits
- Purple and yellow flowers
- Blooms about 2 to 2.4 in (5 to 6 cm) across
- Hardy to USDA zone 8 per the patent
- US plant patent PP34901 (2023)
Good for
- Warm-climate gardens
- Shrub borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sunrise this page | — | Bush | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| All American Magic | — | Bush | — |
| Always Hope | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
Royal Sunrise FAQ
What kind of rose is Royal Sunrise?
Royal Sunrise is a shrub rose bred by George Michael Shoup and patented in 2023 (PP34901). The flowers combine purple and yellow and are about 2 to 2.4 in (5 to 6 cm) across.
How does Royal Sunrise compare with other rose varieties?
Royal Sunrise: 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 Royal Sunrise good for?
Royal Sunrise is grown for warm-climate gardens, shrub borders.
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.
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- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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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.