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Rosa 'Amber Queen' Floribunda rose

Floribunda rose Rosa  'Amber Queen', photo by J S Sira
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  • Floribunda rose Rosa  'Amber Queen', photo by J S Sira
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Plant details

  • Common Name: Floribunda rose
  • Genus: Rosa
  • Cultivar: 'Amber Queen'
  • Skill Level: experienced
  • Exposure: full sun
  • Hardiness: hardy
  • Soil type: clay/heavy, moist, well-drained/light
  • Height: 0.6m
  • Spread: 0.75m

Bred from the rose 'Southampton' as one of its parents, 'Amber Queen' was immediately successful and was made Rose of the Year in 1984, when it was introduced. It is moderately vigorous, making a shapely, slightly spreading bush with large prolific foliage.

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