Kencara Sunrise Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘JALken’ Kencara Sunrise

Kencara Sunrise is an impressive grandiflora rose with warm apricot-copper blooms set against glossy green foliage. With a tall, branching habit (even usable as a short climber), strong disease resistance and a light fruity fragrance, it’s a top pick for your hardy plant lineup where standout color meets performance.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Brad Jalbert

🎨 Color: Apricot to copper depending on weather
🌸 Petal Count: ~17-25, double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Large classic full clusters
📏 Bloom Size: Approx. 4″ diameter
🔁 Flowering: Flushes repeatedly throughout the season
🏺 Vase Life: 3-5 days
🧴 Fragrance: Light to moderate fruity scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Large well-branched shrub or short climber
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: 3–4′
↕️ Height: 4–5′
↔️ Width: 3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own root or budded (varies by nursery)
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — healthy foliage and dependable bloom
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Intermountain West