Sunrise Sunset rose
Rosa 'BAIset'
Sunrise Sunset rose (Rosa 'BAIset') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 2–3 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. A low, spreading Easy Elegance rose in coral-pink fading to buttery yellow. It is own-root, so it bounces back from a hard winter, and it is bred for disease resistance.
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Rosa 'BAIset'
- Variety / cultivar
- Sunrise Sunset
- Type
- Shrub
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide
- Planting spacing
- ~4 ft apart (3 ft for a hedge/screen)
- Hedge use
- Informal hedge or screen
- Bloom length
- Reblooms
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–9
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Bloom color
- pink, yellow
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- moderate
Things to know before you plant
- ThornyIt is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Deer
- Not deer-resistant
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 Sunrise Sunset rose good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Sunrise Sunset rose is a well-suited shrub for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting Sunrise Sunset rose?
- The main things to know: It is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
- How big does Sunrise Sunset rose get?
- It matures to about 2–3 ft tall and 3–4 ft wide.
- How far apart do I plant Sunrise Sunset rose?
- Space Sunrise Sunset rose about 4 ft apart for a full, natural form, or about 3 ft apart for a faster hedge or screen.
- Is Sunrise Sunset rose hardy on the Front Range?
- Sunrise Sunset rose is hardy in USDA 4–9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Sunrise Sunset rose need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- How fast does Sunrise Sunset rose grow?
- Sunrise Sunset rose is a moderate-growing shrub. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- Is Sunrise Sunset rose native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Sunrise Sunset rose deer-resistant?
- No. Sunrise Sunset rose is not considered deer-resistant and may need protection where deer browse.
- Is Sunrise Sunset rose prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- Sunrise Sunset 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 Sunrise Sunset rose a good hedge plant?
- Yes, as an informal hedge. Sunrise Sunset rose works best as a relaxed hedge or screen kept to its natural form rather than sheared into a tight box.
- How long does Sunrise Sunset rose bloom?
- Sunrise Sunset 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.
