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Livin' Easy Rose

Scientific name: Rosa spp. 'Livin' Easy'

Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 10
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:May to September
Bloom Color:Orange
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Livin’ Easy floribunda rose produces large blooms of apricot colored flowers that morph to orange as they mature. They have a clove scent.

  Morphology:
This is a deciduous shrub that grows to 4’ in height and 3’ in width. It bears flowers all summer long.

The flowers are large (4”-5” across) and are classified as having double ruffles.
The foliage is dark green, glossy, and has a leathery texture.

  Adaptation:
Select a well drained site with good sun and air movement to reduce diseases pressure.

  Pests:
Reported to be resistant to black spot.
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