True Friendship rose
True Friendship Rose: A Bright Symbol of Enduring Bonds
The True Friendship rose is a charming floribunda variety that radiates warmth and joy with its brilliant yellow blooms. Bred by Peter Ping Lim and introduced by Altman Plants in 2019, this award-winning rose is part of the True Bloom series. Its compact, spreading habit and continuous blooming throughout the season bring a sunny color to any garden or container. The delightful fragrance and ease of care make this rose perfect for novice and experienced gardeners.
A Golden Display of Blooms
The True Friendship rose dazzles with clusters of double blooms that vary in shades of yellow, ranging from soft blonde to bright pineapple hues. Each flower boasts 40 to 60 petals, creating whole, lush blossoms with an average diameter of 2.75 inches. This compact floribunda blooms in flushes throughout the growing season, ensuring a vibrant display from spring until the first frost.
The rose’s honeyerose’srance, with hints of spice, adds to its appeal, making it a visual delight and a sensory experience. The blooms are perfect for cutting, providing cheerful bouquets that can brighten any indoor space.
Compact and Versatile Growth Habit
Growing to a height and spread of 2 to 4 feet, the True Friendship rose is an ideal option for gardeners with limited space. Its compact, spreading habit makes it perfect for planting in garden beds, borders, and containers. Whether placed on a sunny patio, porch, or deck, this can create a stunning focal point with its radiant blooms and glossy, medium-green foliage.
This floribunda thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9 and enjoys total sun exposure, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Its sturdy, disease-resistant nature ensures it stays healthy and vibrant with minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners with busy lifestyles.
Easy-Care Rose with Fragrance and Pollinator Appeal
The rose thrives in well-drained, rich soil and needs regular watering, especially during the growing season. Applying mulch around the base helps retain moisture and keep the roots cool.
Pruning this rose in late winter encourages better air circulation and reduces disease risk. Remove dead or damaged stems and cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. While deadheading is not necessary for continuous blooms, trimming spent flowers will keep the plant looking tidy.
This rose is also a magnet for pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to any eco-friendly garden. Its compact size and repeat-blooming nature ensure it remains a showstopper throughout the growing season.
Perfect for Containers and Mass Plantings
This rose is a versatile choice for creating a striking garden border or a vibrant container display. It pairs beautifully with companion plants such as marigolds, snapdragons, and foxgloves, which add height, texture, and contrasting colors to the garden. When planting en masse, space each shrub 2 to 3 feet apart to allow room for growth.
The rose’s blooms also make excellent cut flowers, perfect for creating bright, cheerful bouquets. Combine them with flowers like Gerber daisies, baby’s breathbaby’salstroemeria for stunning floral arrangements.
Key Highlight Characteristics
- Name: True Friendship Rose
- Color: Yellow, with shades from blonde to pineapple
- Bloom Size: 2.75 inches in diameter
- Petal Count: 40 to 60 petals
- Fragrance: Sweet, with hints of spice
- Growth Habit: Compact, spreading, and upright
- Height: 2 to 4 feet
- Spread: 2 to 4 feet
- Foliage: Glossy, medium green, with five leaflets
- Bloom Time: Blooms in flushes throughout the season
- USDA Zones: 5 to 9
- Disease Resistance: Highly disease-resistant
- Uses: Ideal for borders, containers, cut flowers, hedges, and mass plantings
- Pruning: Prune in late winter to encourage air circulation and strong growth
Care and Maintenance Tips
To keep this rose thriving, plant it in a sunny location where it can receive 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Water it regularly, especially during dry spells, and ensure the soil is rich, moist, and well-draining. Adding mulch around the base helps to conserve moisture and protect the roots.
Fertilize the plant once or twice a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer (4-8-4 NPK) to promote healthy blooms. In late winter, prune back any dead or diseased stems and reduce the length of the remaining canes by one-third. This helps encourage vigorous growth and ensures a steady flow of blooms.
This easy-to-grow floribunda brightens any garden with its vibrant yellow blooms and sweet fragrance. Its compact size and disease-resistant nature make it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Whether planted in a garden bed, border, or container, this rose adds a touch of sunshine to any outdoor space. With its continuous blooming, delightful scent, and versatility, the True Friendship rose perfectly symbolizes warmth and joy in the garden.
