Data specific to Roses (Edit)
| Bloom size: |
Large: 4-5"
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| Bloom shape: |
Cupped
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| Petal count: |
full: 26-40 petals
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| Rose bloom color: |
Orange and orange blend
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| Extra Bloom Info: |
In clusters, with ruffled petals |
| Rebloom: |
Good
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| Class: |
Floribunda
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| Extra Color Info: |
Orange and apricot blend |
| Growth Habit: |
Height 3-5 ft |
| Fragrance: |
Moderate
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| Hybridizer & year: |
Harkness, 1992 |
| Optimal growing zones: |
Zone 5b and warmer |
| Awards: |
AARS: 1996
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General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Shrub
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| 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)
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| Plant Height: |
3-5 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
3-4 feet |
| Leaves: |
Deciduous
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| Flowers: |
Showy
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
Orange
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| Flower Time: |
Spring
Summer
Fall
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| Uses: |
Cut Flower
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
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| Miscellaneous: |
With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
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| Awards and Recognitions: |
RHS AGM
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| Parentage: |
Southampton x Remember Me |
| Child plants: |
5 child plants |
- 'Livin' Easy'
- 'HARwelcome'
- 'Fellowship'
Posted by
Robynznest (Pittsburg, MO) on Sep 29, 2011 1:58 PM concerning plant:
This is the most stunning rose I have. The apricot blend of colors stands out so much that it drew strangers in off the road just to get a closer look and to smell the light, clean, classic rose smell. I wish I had taken a picture of it. I certainly will next year.
Posted by
MNdigger (Anoka County, Minnesota - Zone 4a) on Dec 10, 2022 8:10 PM concerning plant:
The vibrant peach color stands out. It is so beautiful - like a sunset in the form of a rose. Many continuous blooms that lasted 2-3 days for me. Not a cut flower for sure. Somewhat fragrant. Japanese beetles once in a while. No disease until into fall when it dropped all of its leaves, and then grew back with plenty of leaves with more blooms. It seemed to tolerate the heat fairly well also. Tough. Great color! Due to the drought the nursery was clearing 'tender roses' so I picked up a dozen or so various roses for $10 each. Had to get 2 of Livin Easy.
Posted by
Calif_Sue (Sebastopol, CA - Zone 9a) on Feb 11, 2013 11:44 AM concerning plant:
Noted by
Antique Rose Emporium:
"This rose is not faint of heart as this rose screams for attention. Its bright pumpkin colored flowers steal the show from the pastel colors in most gardens. This rose is an excellent container specimen as it is compact and thick and needs minimal upkeep."
Posted by
Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Feb 8, 2014 2:19 PM concerning plant:
Livin' Easy is a trouper of a floribunda rose. Loves to bloom with such brightly colored flowers and lots of them. I planted it in my front yard where everyone going by can see it.
Rita, located on the north shore of Nassau County Long Island, NY zone 6/7, where it is humid in the summer and roses always need to be sprayed with systemic fungicide to avoid blackspot.
Plant Events from our members
| christine2 |
On May 1, 2008 |
Obtained plant
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| Roselover86 |
On May 6, 2015 |
Obtained plant
This is by far the best rose I've had so far. |
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