Flavorette Honey-Apricot Rose
Flavorette Honey-Apricot Rose: A Culinary Delight for Your Garden
The Flavorette Honey-Apricot rose, part of the FLAVORETTE® series, combines the beauty of roses with a delightful fruity flavor. This edible rose, loved by gardeners, foodies, and culinary experts, boasts large, textured blossoms with a sweet, fruity taste. Standing 3-4 feet tall and wide, this mounding shrub features bright green foliage that complements its peachy orange flowers, blooming all summer.
Characteristics of Flavorette Honey-Apricot Rose
- Name: Flavorette Honey-Apricot Rose
- Series: FLAVORETTE®
- Breeders: Biljana Božanić Tanjga and Peter Cox (Serbia, before 2016)
- Introduced in the Netherlands: Pheno Geno Roses (before 2016 as ‘Natalija’)
- Introduced in the United States: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. (2023 as “Flavorette’)
- Common Name: Rose
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
- Bloom Color: Orange Shades
- Soil Moisture Needs: Moderate, Moist
- Attributes: Edible, Fragrant, Reblooming, Cut Flower, Dried Flower
- Design Use: Border, Container, Specimen
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- USDA Zone: 4-8
A Unique Addition to Edible Gardens
This rose offers edible petals with a sweet, fruity flavor, making it a unique addition to edible gardens. The rose blooms from early summer to fall, producing lush, orange-hued flowers that can enhance various dishes, including sweets, salads, and infusions.
Perfect for Culinary Use
The petals of Flavorette Honey-Apricot Rose add a delightful flavor to summer meals and treats. Their luscious texture and sweet taste make them a favorite among culinary experts. Use these edible flowers to create visually stunning and flavorful dishes that impress any guest.
Growth and Care
This deciduous perennial shrub is easy to grow and maintain. It thrives in full sun with average, moist, well-draining soil. Hardy to Zone 4, this rose requires minimal care and doesn’t need deadheading for continuous bloom. Trim the bush in late fall or early spring to encourage new growth.
Ideal Garden Uses
- Borders: Roses make an excellent border plant, adding color and fragrance.
- Containers: Its compact size and mounding habit make it perfect for container gardening.
- Specimen Plant: This rose is a striking specimen plant in any garden.
Attractive to Pollinators
The fragrant flowers of the rose attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to pollinator gardens. Its blooms are borne in clusters, providing ample opportunities for pollinators to visit throughout the season.
Continuous Blooming
One of the rose’s standout features is its ability to bloom continuously from early summer to the first frost. This long blooming period ensures that your garden remains vibrant and colorful for an extended time.
Flavorette Honey-Apricot rose is a unique and versatile addition to any garden. Its edible, fragrant blooms and easy care requirements appeal to gardeners and culinary enthusiasts. Whether used in borders, containers, or as a specimen plant, this rose brings beauty, flavor, and a touch of elegance to your outdoor space.
