Description
Another fabulous introduction from William Radler, the famous breeder of the award winning Knock Out®. Clear yellow blooms appear in abundant clusters from April to October. These non-fading blooms survive even the hottest of summers. Exceptional disease resistance makes this one virtually maintenance free. Light fragrance. The best yellow shrub rose to be introduced so far and one you won't want to be without!

Mature Size: 4-5' H x 4-5' W

Culture
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.

Light: Full sun, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Morning sun is a must for roses as they like the morning dew to be dried from their leaves by the sun.

Moisture Needs: Low once established.

Hardiness: USDA Zones 5 to 9.

Usage
Plant this rose in mass or small groups, as a hedge or border, or as a single specimen in the perennial garden. May also be grown in containers so long as the soil mix is well-drained.

Outstanding Features
The clear, lemon-yellow flowers in abundant clusters light up the garden and are produced in abundance from April to frost.

Planting - Plant this shrub rose as you would most other shrubs. Dig the hole two to three times the width and no deeper than the rootball. Mix in a good soil ammendment such as Claycutter or Mushroom Compost at a 50/50 ratio with the soil removed from hole. Place rootball in hole making sure that top edge of the rootball is 1 to 2" above ground level. Backfill with soil mixture to top edge of rootball tapering the mix gradually to ground level. For more detailed instruction and a diagram see Planting A Shrub.

Pruning - Though not necessary, we prune back most shrub roses to about 18 to 24 inches in height in late February. Pruning during the blooming season is not necessary with this rose.

Fertilization - Begin fertilization in Spring when new growth begins to emerge. Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with a good bloom boosting fertilizer such as Colorburst or Fertilome Rose Food containing Sytemic Insecticide.

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