Floribunda rose named ‘Sunstar’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive semi-double self-cleaning orange blossoms having petals that are yellow at the point of attachment. The plant exhibits a vigorous, compact, and substantially rounded growth habit. The attractive dark green glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the orange and yellow blossom coloration. Above average disease resistance is displayed particularly with respect to mildew (both powdery mildew and downy mildew) and rust. Also, a very short time between bloom cycles commonly is required. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

1. A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a vigorous, compact, and substantially rounded growth habit, 
 (b) abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive semi-double self-cleaning orange blossoms having petals that are yellow at the point of attachment, 
 (c) forms in abundance dark green foliage having a glossy aspect that contrasts well with the orange and yellow blossom coloration, 
 (d) displays above average disease resistance particularly with respect to powdery mildew, downy mildew, and rust, and 
 (e) is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens; 
 
     substantially as herein shown and described.