Shrub Rose 'Morden Sunrise'

I purchased the Morten Sunrise rose for my mother this past spring. I planted it on the North/Northwest side of the house hoping it would...Read More do well, as that area does not get full sun. The soil where I placed the rose bush was found to be quite heavy with a large percentage of clay, and that area always seemed to be wet. There is moss growing on the landscaping and stairs all around where I placed the rose. I knew I was taking a chance placing the rose in that location, but my mother really wanted it there. It is now October, and the rose performed beautifully up until just about 2 weeks ago. It adjusted very well to being transplanted with absolutely no sign of root shock. It bloomed prolifically from the first week I placed it in the ground until the end of the season. I used some liquid fertilizer once, in July, and never had to treat for any disease or pests. No black spot despite the wet conditions in the area I planted it. It consistently had more blooms than any other rose I’ve ever grown no matter the temperature or rain pattern. The scent is lovely, and the flowers are spectacular from bud to full double bloom. This is now my favorite rose, and I will likely get at least one more this coming spring after seeing how the plant deals with a long Wisconsin winter. I have nothing negative to say about the Morten Sunrise Rose.

I have grown this rose in two locations in Colorado zone 5. In both locations, this rose was stunning and vigorous. Just drove past my ...Read Moreold house, and Morden Sunrise was blooming like crazy right where I planted it! LOVE this rose!

Writing from central Ontario.
I have six of these beauties, planted three years ago. They are now over five feet in height, and ha...Read Moreve bloomed nonstop through spring, summer and fall, since they were planted. I have not heavily pruned or winter protected them.
People walking by or driving down the street stop and take photos, and ask about them.
There has been no blackspot or mildew formed on them although trees and peonies nearby have both. The only problem I have experienced is with hordes of Japanese beetle, which seem singularly attracted to the blooms - leaving other nearby roses untouched (High Voltage, Molineux , Amber Flower Carpet). I pick the beetles off and drop them in soapy water, not wanting to damage pollinators but the blooms are ruined once the bugs get to them, and I cut them off as well.

I am surprised by the negative comments. This rose has been the delight of my garden for almost 10 years now! The pleasant yellow/apric...Read Moreot/pink ever-changing blooms begin in late spring and never stop. I have not had any black spot issues, but this is arid western Colorado, so it's not common here as far as I know. The plant has withstood my abuse--under-watering, over-watering, transplanting, being crowded by other perennials and weeds, and now even being shaded part of they day by my volunteer plum trees. We have temperature extremes here--very cold winters and very hot summers. Nothing stops this rose from bringing on a full palette of color every summer. I highly recommend it!