'Alpine Sunset ®' rose Description
 Photo courtesy of Bruce Martin
HMF Ratings:
24 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD+.
ARS:
Apricot or apricot blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Alpine Sunset ®
Bloom:
Apricot or apricot blend. Strong fragrance. 30 petals. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 3' (60 to 90 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Notes:
Some question about parentage, see References. ( Grandpa Dickson is synonymous with Irish Gold.)
Armstrong Garden Centers describes the color of the flowers as pink with a warm yellow base...
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