Floribunda Rose 'Sun Flare'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bush
Bloom Color
Non-patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Bloom Shape
Patent Information
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Very Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Medium yellow (my)
Margin Width
Double
Tea shaped
Flower Shape
Susceptible to mildew
Susceptible to rust
Stems are very thorny
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Cluster-flowered (incl. Floribunda & Grandiflora)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Maricopa, Arizona

Castro Valley, California

Cazadero, California

San Francisco, California(2 reports)

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Melbourne, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Waterloo, Iowa

Grosse Ile, Michigan

West Plains, Missouri

Las Vegas, Nevada

Cincinnati, Ohio

Beaverton, Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon

Rowlett, Texas

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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J
Maricopa, AZ (Zone 9a) | November 2021 | positive

Sun Flare is in its first year in my yard in Maricopa, AZ (9a). Its back is against a north-facing block wall, so it's on the south side ...Read More

L
San Francisco, CA | January 2011 | positive

Had two in separate 3x3 redwood containers for over ten years here in San Francisco which is cold and moist at night even in the summer. ...Read More

E
West Plains, MO (Zone 6b) | May 2009 | positive

This rose is in its second year in the ground for me. It really performed well last year, but that was nothing compared to how it is gro...Read More

G
Beaverton, OR (Zone 6b) | May 2007 | positive

It's very wet, here, in the Portland area. Hence, fungi and aphids thrive disturbingly well. The Sun Flare is quite resistant to both, do...Read More

W
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) | July 2006 | positive

This floribunda is doing well in dappled sun and has been resistant to black spot. Lovely yellow colored blooms, although they do tend to...Read More

P
Kailua, HI (Zone 11) | July 2004 | neutral

just recently planted my bare root and it's budding leaves. Will see how it does here in zone 11.

P
Irving (Dallas area), TX (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | neutral

Bred in the United States. Won the Japan Gold Medal in 1981, the All-America Rose Selection in 1983, the Portland Gold Medal in 1985, the...Read More

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