Morden Sunrise rose
Rosa 'Morden Sunrise'
Morden Sunrise rose (Rosa 'Morden Sunrise') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 2–3 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide, needs medium water, and prefers full sun. A Canadian Parkland rose bred for the prairies: unusually cold-hardy to zone 3, with warm yellow-and-orange blooms. Some blackspot in wet years, but genuinely tough.
On the CSU listmedium water2–3 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide
Photos
- Photo 1: Андрей Корзун (Kor!An), Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 2: Photo by David J. Stang, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 3–9
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide
- Planting spacing
- ~3 ft apart (2 ft for a hedge/screen)
- Growth rate
- Moderate
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall
- Bloom color
- yellow, orange
- Bloom length
- Reblooms
- Foliage
- Deciduous
What it will do to your yard
- Hedge use
- Informal hedge or screen
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Deer
- Not deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Things to know before you plant
- ThornyIt is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
Common problems on the Front Range
- Aphids
- Blackspot and powdery mildew
- Japanese beetle
These are general tendencies for this group of plants on the Front Range, not a diagnosis. Many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or your local CSU Extension office.
Planting & establishment
Give it deep, regular water the first two seasons and steady moisture after; mulch to keep the roots cool and moist.
- Pruning: moderate.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Morden Sunrise rose good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Morden Sunrise rose is a well-suited shrub for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting Morden Sunrise rose?
- The main things to know: It is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
- How big does Morden Sunrise rose get?
- It matures to about 2–3 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide.
- How far apart do I plant Morden Sunrise rose?
- Space Morden Sunrise rose about 3 ft apart for a full, natural form, or about 2 ft apart for a faster hedge or screen.
- Is Morden Sunrise rose hardy on the Front Range?
- Morden Sunrise rose is hardy in USDA 3–9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Morden Sunrise rose need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- How fast does Morden Sunrise rose grow?
- Morden Sunrise rose is a moderate-growing shrub. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- Is Morden Sunrise rose native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Morden Sunrise rose deer-resistant?
- No. Morden Sunrise rose is not considered deer-resistant and may need protection where deer browse.
- Is Morden Sunrise rose prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- Morden Sunrise rose can be affected by aphids and other issues common to this group on the Front Range. These are general tendencies, not a diagnosis, many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or CSU Extension.
- Is Morden Sunrise rose a good hedge plant?
- Yes, as an informal hedge. Morden Sunrise rose works best as a relaxed hedge or screen kept to its natural form rather than sheared into a tight box.
- How long does Morden Sunrise rose bloom?
- Morden Sunrise rose reblooms through the season, especially if you deadhead spent flowers on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
