About Sunset Celebration Shrub Rose

Rosa 'FRYxotic' Sunset Celebration

Elegantly fragrant and award‑winning, Sunset Celebration from Weeks Roses is a Hybrid Tea rose that dazzles with warm apricot‑amber blooms blushed with cream, pink, and soft peach—reminiscent of a breathtaking sunset. Each large, high‑centered flower measures 4½–5½″ across, with 25–40 petals, and carries a light, fruity fragrance that captivates gardeners and flower arrangers alike  The plant grows upright and bushy, reaching 4–6 ft tall with glossy green foliage, and displays excellent disease resistance. Blooming in flushes from spring through fall in USDA zones 6–10, this rose adapts its hues based on climate—deeper in cool conditions—making each garden display uniquely stunning.

Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Breeder: Garreth Fryer
Color: Warm apricot and amber

Vase Life: 4–6 days
Fragrance: Light - Fruity
Bloom Form: Large, spiraled, classic and double
Petal Count: 25-30

Root Stock: Budded 

Growth Type: Upright, bushy
Flowering: Repeat
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: 6-10
Height: 3-4′
Width: 3-4′

Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to powdery mildew and rust. Best suited for drier climates of the west. Regular maintenance required in humid climates

Regional Recommendations: Thrives in heat and dryness—ideal for Southwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West

Awards: AARS - 1998