Sexy Rexy® Potted Rose Bush

About Sexy Rexy® Floribunda Rose
Rosa ‘MACrexy’ Sexy Rexy®

Sexy Rexy® is a delightful Floribunda bred by Sam McGredy IV in New Zealand (1984) and introduced as ‘Sexy Rexy®’ in the U.S. This compact, upright shrub is renowned for its profuse clusters of softly cupped, candy-pink blooms that resemble camellias. Mildly fragrant with glossy green foliage, it reblooms generously from late spring through fall, making it a beloved performer in small spaces, containers, and floral displays.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Sam McGredy IV (New Zealand, 1984)
🏢 Introduced By: McGredy Roses International (as Sexy Rexy®)
🎨 Color: Soft to medium pink, camellia‑style blooms
🌸 Petal Count: ~40–50 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, shallow rosettes in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: 2½–3″ (6–7 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — clusters ideal for cutting
🏆 Awards: Portland Gold Medal (1990) • NZ Gold (1984) • Glasgow Gold (1989) • Auckland Gold (1990) • James Mason Gold (1996)

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, upright shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6b–10
📐 Spacing: ~2–3′
↕️ Height: ~2–3′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Stock: Own Root
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — vigorous, tolerant of many climates
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs in a broad range; ideal for disease‑resistant, low‑fuss gardens
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Deep South • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest