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Tropicana
RoseRosa 'Tropicana'
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 52 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 36" spacing
- Annual
- pH 6–7
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.