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Tropicana

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Tropicana

Rose

Rosa 'Tropicana'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 52 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 36" spacing
  • Annual
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    Tropicana is a vibrant heirloom rose variety featuring warm orange-red blooms with a delicate, sweet fragrance. Reaching full maturity in approximately 52 days, this rose produces medium-sized flowers ideal for cutting and arrangement. Its defining characteristic is the perfect balance of moderate, sweet rose scent combined with exceptional vase life, making it a favorite among florists and home gardeners seeking reliable color and fragrance in one plant.

  • Planting

    Plant bare root roses in early spring or container plants spring through early fall in prepared beds.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 14-30 days from seed (typically grown from grafted plants).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, thrips, Japanese beetles. Common diseases: Rust (occasional), powdery mildew in humid conditions.