Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Petal count: full: 26-40 petals
Rose bloom color: Orange and orange blend
Extra Bloom Info: In clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Extra Color Info: Yellow-orange blend, fading to pink and white
Growth Habit: Short, 2-3 feet, bushy
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: Dr. Keith W. Zary, 1993
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 5 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 2-3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Orange, yellow, and pink
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Parentage: seedling x seedling
Child plants: 4 child plants

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Hot Tamale'
  • 'JACpoy'
  • 'Sunbird'

Common names
  • Rose

Photo Gallery
Location: Cisco, Tx (between Dallas and Abilene)
Date: 2018-04-09
Location: Cary, North Carolina private garden
Date: 2023-04-15
My Hot Tamale rose 2023
Photo by tabby
Photo by Calif_Sue
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-08-12
Evening shadowy light after a thunderstorm
Photo by Calif_Sue

Hot Tamale at a local nursery, 2009
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: June 09
Photo by bedofroses

Date: 2007-05-10

Date: 2007-05-10
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2007-05-10

Date: 2007-05-10
Comments:
  • Posted by Skiekitty (Denver Metro - Zone 5a) on Aug 13, 2013 10:24 AM concerning plant:
    Survives zone 5 winters with mulch protection. My particular bush is in partial shade (gets about 4-5 hours full sun in summer, but less in spring/fall). It's a very small bush. I think it topped off this year (2nd year in ground) at about 1ft around (tall & wide). Winterkill was completely to the ground, so I was surprised when it came back.

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