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Sunsprite Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Sunsprite is a floribunda bred by Reimer Kordes in Germany in 1973, also known as Friesia.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Breeder
Reimer Kordes
Listed for
United States

Overview

Sunsprite is a floribunda bred by Reimer Kordes in Germany in 1973, also known as Friesia. It is noted for a very strong fragrance and is described as disease resistant. The parents are 'Friedrich Wörlein' and 'Spanish Sun'. A classic choice for gardeners who want scent in a floribunda.

Sunsprite traits

  • Very strong fragrance
  • Reported as disease resistant
  • Bred in Germany by Reimer Kordes, 1973
  • Parentage: 'Friedrich Wörlein' x 'Spanish Sun'

Good for

  • Fragrance garden
  • Bedding and borders
  • Cut flowers

Compare with other rose varieties

Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.

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

Sunsprite FAQ

What kind of rose is Sunsprite?

Sunsprite is a floribunda bred by Reimer Kordes in Germany in 1973, also known as Friesia. It is noted for a very strong fragrance and is described as disease resistant.

How does Sunsprite compare with other rose varieties?

Sunsprite: 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 Sunsprite good for?

Sunsprite is grown for fragrance garden, bedding 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: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)

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

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