‘Star Burst’ is a modern floribunda rose that stands out for its unique and eye-catching colour. It’s known for its stunning, medium-sized, semi-double flowers that are a delightful mix of cream, pink, and orange stripes and splashes, with each bloom being slightly different. This creates a vibrant, multicoloured effect on the bush. The plant has a bushy, compact growth habit and glossy, healthy green foliage. The blooms are produced in clusters and have a light, sweet fragrance. Its unique colour palette makes it a fantastic feature plant.
Usage This rose is perfect for adding a fun and vibrant ‘pop’ of colour to any garden bed. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for planting in groups to create a colourful border or a low hedge. It is also well-suited to growing in pots and containers on a patio or balcony, where its unusual blooms can be easily admired. The flowers are also a great option for cutting and adding a playful, multicoloured element to a floral arrangement.
Care Tips
- Sunlight: Plant in a spot that receives full sun (at least six hours per day). This will ensure the best flowering performance and help to maintain the plant’s excellent health.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, but for best results, enrich the soil with organic matter like compost before planting.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly during its first year to help it establish. Once mature, it is quite tough, but it will perform best with consistent moisture during hot, dry spells.
- Fertilising: A light application of a slow-release fertiliser in early spring is generally sufficient. Regular feeding with a liquid fertiliser during the growing season will encourage more frequent and abundant blooms.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the bush and remove any old or dead wood. A light trim after each flush of flowers will encourage the plant to produce more blooms.
- Pests & Diseases: ‘Star Burst’ is known for its good health, but it’s still a good idea to monitor for common rose pests like aphids and diseases such as black spot.
- Tolerance: It is a relatively hardy variety that copes well in Australian conditions, including heat.
