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Light of Day rose
Illuminating Your Garden: The Radiance of Light Of Day Rose
In the enchanting realm of floribunda roses, the Light Of Day Rose, born from Wendy R. White’s artistry in 1996, stands as a testament to the timeless beauty that a rose can bring to any garden.
Key Highlight Characteristics:
Name: Light Of Day Rose
Hybridizer & Year: Wendy R. White, 1996
Class: Floribunda
Bloom Size: Medium: 2-3″
Petal Count: Full: 26-40 petals
Rose Bloom Color: Medium yellow
Extra Bloom Info: In small clusters
Growth Habit: Medium-tall, 4-5 feet, bushy
Fragrance: Mild
Optimal Growing Zones: USDA zones 5-9
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences:
- Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
- Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
- Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
- Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 4-5 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time:
- Late spring or early summer
- Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
The Light Of Day is a hardy, repeat-blooming marvel that graces your garden with its creamy-yellow blooms. What sets this cheerful floribunda apart is its ability to retain blooms on the stem for extended periods once it establishes itself. Each flower, with its 26-40 petals, measures a modest yet captivating two ¾ inches.
Versatile and Resilient:
This radiant beauty is not bound by geography, thriving splendidly in zones 5-10. Whether adorning a border or enhancing a landscaped area, the Light Of Day Rose brings a touch of sunshine wherever it blooms.
A Symphony of Growth:
With a growth habit described as medium-tall and bushy, this rose reaches a height of 4-5 feet, spreading its charm over 2-3 feet. Its deciduous leaves add to the seasonal spectacle, providing a dynamic backdrop to the vivid blooms.
Fragrance and Bloom Delight:
The mild fragrance from the blooms adds a subtle olfactory dimension to the visual delight. The medium-yellow roses, blooming in small clusters, make a statement in late spring or early summer and return for an encore in late summer or early fall.
Nurturing Your Garden Ecosystem:
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Light Of Day Rose is a beacon for bees, inviting them to partake in the garden’s vibrant ecosystem. Its role as a cut flower further extends its utility, allowing you to bring the joy of the garden indoors.
Incorporating the Light Of Day Rose into your garden is not merely a choice; it’s an investment in perpetual beauty. Wendy R. White’s creation, with its vivid yellow blooms and resilient nature, embodies the essence of a garden bathed in the perpetual glow of daylight. As the petals unfold, so does a chapter of timeless elegance in your garden’s story.
