Orange Freedom Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Orange Freedom Rose is a striking addition to any garden, featuring vibrant orange blooms that gradually fade to a soft peach. This floriferous variety is known for its exceptional beauty and resilience, making it a favorite among gardeners who desire both color and durability. With its rich, warm tones and strong, upright growth habit, the Orange Freedom rose will stand out as a bold focal point in your landscape.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Orange Blooms: The Orange Freedom rose boasts large, vibrant orange blossoms that slowly transition to a soft peach hue, creating a stunning display of color in your garden.
• Repeat Bloomer: This variety is a continuous bloomer, offering a fresh supply of flowers throughout the growing season. Enjoy a prolonged bloom period from late spring to fall.
• Fragrance: Orange Freedom has a light, pleasant fragrance, enhancing its appeal in gardens designed for relaxation and enjoyment.
• Strong Disease Resistance: Known for its resistance to common rose diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew, this rose is a hardy and easy-to-maintain choice for any garden.
• Upright Growth Habit: The bushy, upright growth habit of the Orange Freedom rose makes it an excellent choice for planting in borders, as a specimen plant, or in mixed garden beds.
• Exceptional Heat Tolerance: Orange Freedom thrives in warmer climates, offering vibrant blooms even during the height of summer.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Hybrid Tea Rose (Large, bold blooms on long, strong stems)
• Flower Color: Vibrant orange that fades to peach as the blooms mature
• Bloom Size: Large, full flowers with many petals
• Fragrance: Light, fresh rose fragrance
• Blooming Season: Repeat blooms from late spring to fall
• Height: 3-4 feet (90-120 cm)
• Spread: 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5-9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Watering Requirements: Regular watering, keep soil moist but well-drained
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH
• Package Contains: [X] Orange Freedom Hybrid Tea Rose plant(s)

Care Instructions:

• Planting Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil for optimal growth. Avoid areas with standing water, as roses need good drainage to thrive.
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Deep watering is recommended to promote strong root systems.
• Pruning: Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged canes. Regular deadheading of spent blooms encourages more flowers.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in midsummer to support abundant blooms and healthy foliage.
• Winter Care: In colder climates, mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots during winter months.

Ideal For:

• Garden Borders and Beds: Its vibrant orange flowers make the Orange Freedom rose a standout in garden borders, providing bold color and visual interest.
• Cut Flower Arrangements: The large blooms with their rich, sunset hues make this rose an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.
• Heat Tolerant Gardens: The Orange Freedom rose is perfect for gardens in warmer climates, withstanding high temperatures and still producing beautiful blooms.
• Low-Maintenance Rose Gardens: With its strong disease resistance and repeat bloom cycle, this rose variety requires minimal care and is a great option for rose beginners.