Lemon Zest rose

Lemon Zest Rose: A Burst of Sunshine in Your Garden

The Lemon Zest rose (JACsalps) variety meets the demands for brilliant color and boasts excellent disease resistance. Bred by Christopher H. Warner (United Kingdom, 2000). Introduced in the United States by Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. in 2012 as ‘Lemon Zest.’

Key Highlight Characteristics:

1. Sunny Brilliance:
   • The canary yellow flowers of Lemon Zest™ are a visual pep talk for any garden. Unlike some yellow roses that fade, these sunny blooms hold their color all season, creating a stunning contrast against the glossy green foliage.
2. Free-Flowering Marvel:
   • Lemon Zest™ is a free-flowering rose, producing many buds open to self-cleaning flowers. This means no constant deadheading, making it an easy-care choice for beginners and experienced gardeners.
3. Superior Disease Resistance:
   • Enjoy your garden without worrying about diseases. Lemon Zest™ Rose showcases superior disease resistance, ensuring a healthy and vibrant display throughout the growing season.
4. Award-Winning Beauty:
   • Recognized for its excellence, Lemon Zest™ Rose proudly holds an Award of Excellence from the American Rose Society. This accolade is a testament to its constant bright color and outstanding performance.
5. Continuous Bloomer:
   • Experience continuous blooming or reblooming, with flowering flushes extending from early summer to late summer. This rose keeps your garden radiant for an extended period.
6. Mounded Habit:
   • Lemon Zest™ grows into a symmetrical mound covered in pretty yellow buds and blooms. Its mounded habit adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting.

Planting and Care Tips:

• Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hours)
• Water Category: Average
• Maintenance: Easy, Blooms on New Wood
• Hardiness Zones: 4a – 9b
• Uses: Container, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point

Application and Versatility:

• Butterfly and Cut Flower Gardens: Weave Lemon Zest™ to attract butterflies and create stunning cut flower arrangements.
• Victory Gardens: Enhance the productivity of your vegetable garden with Lemon Zest™ Roses.
• Professional Landscaping: Mass plant these roses for a showy flowering hedge, turning dull corners into spectacular garden features.
• Container Gardening: Grow them in containers for a modern and versatile version of the white picket fence.

ProPlantTips for Care:

• Plant Lemon Zest™ in full sun with good air circulation.
• Ensure at least six hours of direct light for solid stems and optimal flower power.
• Provide moderate water regularly, and consider using Nature Hills Root Booster during planting.
• Mulch to a depth of 3-4 inches, pulling it away from the stems.
• Following the recommended fertilization schedule, prune down to eight inches in early spring.

Lemon Zest Rose is not just a plant; it’s an experience. Its fragrant blooms, disease resistance, and vibrant color make it a must-have for every garden. Cherish the fragrance, fun, and flirty flowers for years to come!

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