Sunsprite Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘KORresia’ Sunsprite™

Sunsprite™ is a floribunda rose bred by Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1973). Its bright golden-yellow blooms are full and extremely fragrant, with a signature scent of licorice and sweetness. The flowers retain their vibrancy without fading in sunlight and appear in continuous flushes from late spring through fall. With its compact, upright habit and glossy disease-resistant foliage, Sunsprite™ is admired for garden reliability and scent.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

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