Sunsprite™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘KORresia’ Sunsprite™

Sunsprite™ is a floribunda rose bred by Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1973). Its bright golden-yellow blooms are full, strongly fragrant (sweet licorice), and remarkably fade-resistant. The plant grows as a compact, upright shrub with glossy foliage and blooms in continuous flushes from late spring through fall. Known for excellent disease resistance and garden performance, Sunsprite™ is one of the top-rated yellow floribundas.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Reimer Kordes (Germany)
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🎨 Color: Bright golden-yellow
🌸 Petal Count: ~17–25
💠 Bloom Form: Full, high-centered
📏 Bloom Size: ~3″ (8 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer
🏺 Vase Life: Moderate (short stems)
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, licorice / sweet

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Compact, upright shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest