Mango Lieber is a highly rated Japanese shrub rose (bred by Keisei Rose) known for its vibrant mango-orange, semi-rosette blooms and exceptional performance as a cut flower. Featuring thick petals, 10 cm flowers, and a long vase life, it is a low-maintenance, heat-resistant, and disease-resistant variety.
Key Features and Characteristics:
- Bloom: 8–10 cm (3-4 inch) blooms with a semi-rosette, cupped shape.
- Color: Bright, vivid orange with yellow undertones, sometimes transitioning to soft orange-red in sunlight.
- Form: Upright shrub (60–100 cm tall) with glossy foliage, ideal for pots and borders.
- Fragrance: Mild or light fragrance.
- Durability: Highly rain-resistant, holding shape well.
Care Tips:
- Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Requires well-drained soil.
- Maintenance: Moderate, with regular deadheading and monthly fertilization during the growing season.
- Zone: Generally suitable for USDA Zones 6–9.
This variety is prized by florists for its durability and by gardeners for its consistent, bright color throughout the summer.
