The orange rose bush is a symbol of happiness. Just looking at its gorgeous hue is enough to brighten anyone’s mood!
Now you can liven up your landscape with these 8 orange rose bush varieties.
We’ve carefully compiled this list of orange rose bushes along with care must-knows.
1. Double Easy Orange Rose
Double Easy Orange rose was bred by Tom Carruth in the United States.
It was introduced in the United States by Jackson & Perkins Co. in 2021 as ‘Double Easy Orange’.
| COLOR: Apricot | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Fruity Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Double Easy Orange is a floribunda rose variety that has no shortage of flowers.
Its blooms are very full, with each flower holding at least 40 petals.
Despite their classification, this variety has many similarities to hybrid tea roses.
They have a pleasant fragrance with lengthy stems. We recommend cutting a few flowers to put in a vase.
The Double Easy Orange rose is an ideal choice for gardeners who live in hot, sunny climates.
Some roses tend to lose their hue when subjected to high temps.
The Double Easy Orange maintains its apricot color even in a heat wave.
Not to mention it is disease resistant, making this a must-have if you’re a newcomer to rose gardening.
2. Lady of Shalott Rose
Lady of Shalott rose was bred by David C. H. Austin in United Kingdom, in 2001.
| COLOR: Apricot – Yellow | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Apple, Clove, and Tea Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
For a rose bush that produces large flowers, the Lady of Shalott is the right choice for you.
These large blooms are loosely packed with many petals (around 60 per flower).
The shrub itself is quite large as well, reaching 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide at full maturity.
These are great for the back row of a mixed border in an English rose garden, due to their size.
Because they are so large, we recommend giving these plants ample spacing in order to avoid overcrowding.
Place your juvenile rose shrubs 2 to 3 feet apart from one another.
Over time they will fill out beautifully.
3. The Lady Gardener Rose
Lady Gardener rose was bred by David C. H. Austin in United Kingdom, in 2005.
| COLOR: Apricot | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Tea, Vanilla Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The roses of the Lady Gardener bush grow in a rosette shape with loosely arranged petals.
Their coloring is quite interesting as well. The petals form a gradient that starts from apricot to an orange-tinted cream.
This is one of the most beautiful David Austin English Roses that is small enough to be grown in a container.
Growing container roses has few differences compared to in-ground roses.
With container roses, it is essential that your soil is very well-draining and that the roses are regularly fed with fertilizer to compensate for the lack of nutrients compared to in-ground soil.
In addition, winterizing container roses is a necessity to ensure their survival.
4. Bettina Rose
Bettina rose was bred by Francis Meilland in France, before 1953.
| COLOR: Salmon-Orange | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The flowers of the Bettina rose plant grow full with 35-37 petals per flower.
The small shrub of the Bettina plant grows glossy green foliage and lacks thorns.
This rose variety has a slight susceptibility to blackspot and mildew.
The easiest and surest way to avoid these diseases altogether is by preventing the foliage from getting wet.
Doing something as simple as watering your plants close to the base of the soil will greatly reduce the likelihood of ever encountering blackspot and mildew.
5. Flora Danica Rose
Flora Danica rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen in Denmark, in 1989.
| COLOR: Orange And Apricot | BLOOM SIZE: Medium To Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Fruity Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The large flowers of the Flora Danica plant are very full with each flower containing 30 to 55 petals.
This variety prefers a more moderate to warm climate and can be susceptible to spring frost when grown in cooler climates.
If your area is prone to spring freezes, then we suggest waiting to prune your orange rose bush until all threats of frost have passed.
Stay up to date with your local weather to determine the safest time to prune.
6. Easy Does It Rose
Easy Does It rose was bred by Harkness in United Kingdom, before 2006.
| COLOR: Orange-Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Fruity, Tea Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The roses of the Easy Does It plant grow together in small clusters.
These roses grow in a cupped shape, each rose having around 30 petals each.
Upon closer inspection, you will notice these petals are uniquely wavy, which contributes to the roses’ ruffly appearance.
The Easy Does It rose is an award-winning rose, having been the recipient of the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
As well as the 2010 All-America Rose Selection, an award that is highly prestigious and sought-after.
For a high yield of quality roses, it is imperative to fertilize your rose plant twice throughout the growing season.
The first round of fertilizer should be administered in the late winter/early spring (just as the plant enters active growth).
The second time should be in the early summer.
Select a balanced fertilizer for both occasions.
7. Adobe Sunrise Rose
Adobe Sunrise rose was bred by Alain Meilland in France, before 2007.
| COLOR: Salmon-Orange | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Very Slight |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The round buds of the Adobe Sunrise rose develops into clusters of very full medium-sized flowers.
The flowers are cupped shaped and the petals are arranged in such a way that the rose is very ruffled.
Adobe Sunrises are perpetual bloomers and you’re certain to have continuous reblooms.
The shrub has a bushy, compact growth pattern.
To avoid an unruly shrub, yearly pruning is a necessity when caring for this plant.
Like with most other rose varieties, we recommend pruning your roses during the late winter to early spring.
The vibrant salmon hue of the Adobe Sunrise is dependent on sunlight.
This plant requires a location with plenty of sun in order to ensure the best shade of orange.
8. Amber Sunblaze Rose
Amber Sunblaze rose was bred by Alain Meilland in France, before 2007.
| COLOR: Orange | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: None |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Amber Sunblaze rose has cupped bloom form and on average contains about 26 petals.
With a diameter of 2” across, the Amber Sunblaze rose is quite small and considered to be a miniature rose.
The shrub itself is small in size as well, which makes this rose variety ideal for containers, beds, and the front of a mixed border.
They can tolerate warmer climates, reaching up to zone 11.
This is an ideal rose variety for gardeners who live in these high zones.
If you live in a hot climate, however, it is important to be extra mindful of how much water you give your Amber Sunblaze- especially if it is in a container.
Hot climates and small containers result in increased evaporation, causing plants to dry out quicker.
Ideally, the soil should be consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Conclusion
Orange roses are one of the most underrated colors, but we think they’re one of the most beautiful colors out there.
Whether you use your orange rose bush in a mixed border, a bed, or even a container, we’re certain the sight of orange roses will bring you much happiness.
