Rainbow Sorbet
Rosa 'Rainbow Sorbet'
This eye-catching floribunda rose lives up to its name with spectacular striped blooms in shades of pink, coral, and cream. Each flower is unique, creating a constantly changing display throughout the growing season that never fails to draw attention and compliments. Rainbow Sorbet combines exceptional flower power with good disease resistance, making it perfect for both novice and experienced rose gardeners.
Harvest
65-75d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Rainbow Sorbet in USDA Zone 7
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Rainbow Sorbet · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while adding complementary orange colors
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Alliums
Deter aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects that damage rose foliage
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids and other rose pests
Clematis
Provides vertical interest and shares similar soil preferences without competing for nutrients
Rosemary
Repels beetles, moths, and other pests while tolerating similar growing conditions
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting or death
Large Trees
Compete heavily for water and nutrients while creating excessive shade that reduces blooming
Impatiens
Require frequent watering that can promote fungal diseases in roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, rose chafer
Diseases
Black spot, powdery mildew, rust