Sweet Honey Rose Rosa Sweet Honey = 'Kormecaso' (PBR) (F)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

Rosa Sweet Honey, commonly referred to as simply Sweet Honey, is a decorative garden plant known for its alluring flowers. This variety of rose exhibits a robust and healthy appearance, with a profusion of blooms that appear throughout the growing season. The flowers of Sweet Honey are notable for their warm honey color, which is a subtle blend of soft apricot and yellow hues that can add a touch of elegance and charm to any garden setting. The petals of Sweet Honey have a delicate, almost ruffled look, which gives the blooms a full and lush appearance. Each flower is made up of numerous petals that are arranged in a classic rosette shape, a characteristic feature of many rose cultivars. The romantic appeal of the blossoms is further enhanced by their sweet fragrance, which can waft through the air and attract both people and pollinators alike. The plant itself has a bushy growth habit, and it is clothed in dark green, glossy leaves, providing a striking contrast with the lighter flowers. The foliage is dense, which helps create a background that highlights the beauty of the blooms. Throughout the blooming period, new buds continue to form and open, ensuring a continuous display of color. The stem of Sweet Honey typically bears some thorns, a common trait among rose varieties. In summary, Rosa Sweet Honey is a stunning garden plant with honey-colored, fragrant flowers and a bushy form draped in glossy, green foliage. Its repeat-blooming nature ensures an extended season of enjoyment without the need for frequent maintenance or care.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Rosaceae
- Synonyms
  Sweet Honey Rose
- Common names
  Rosa 'Kormecaso'.
Toxicity
- To humans
  The Rose Sweet Honey is generally considered non-toxic to humans. There are no known toxic effects from ingesting the flowers, leaves, or stems of this plant. However, it is still advisable not to consume any part of ornamental plants as they are not intended for human consumption, and individual allergies or reactions could occur.
- To pets
  The Rose Sweet Honey is not known to be toxic to pets. Dogs and cats can sometimes experience mild gastrointestinal upset if they ingest parts of roses, such as the flowers or leaves, but these plants are not known to cause serious poisoning in pets. It's always best to prevent pets from eating plants, as thorns can cause physical injury, and consumption of non-food items can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort or blockages.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Apricot
- Height
  3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters)
- Spread
  2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
- Plant type
  Shrub
- Hardiness zones
  5
- Native area
  Cultivar

Benefits

General Benefits
- Aesthetic Appeal: Roses, including Rosa Sweet Honey, are widely recognized for their striking flowers, often considered as symbols of beauty and love, which enhance the visual appeal of any garden.
- Attracts Pollinators: Rosa Sweet Honey flowers can attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, thus supporting local ecosystems and promoting biodiversity.
- Fragrance: This variety is known for its delightful fragrance, adding a sensory layer of enjoyment to gardens and landscapes.
- Long Flowering Period: Rosa Sweet Honey typically has a long blooming season, providing color and interest in a garden for an extended time.
- Landscaping Versatility: Roses are versatile in landscape use, fitting well into mixed borders, flower beds, and as standalone specimens or in groups for visual impact.
- Cut Flowers: The blossoms of Rosa Sweet Honey make excellent cut flowers, allowing for the creation of attractive indoor floral arrangements.
- Disease Resistance: Modern rose cultivars are often bred for improved disease resistance, potentially resulting in less need for chemical treatments.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Crafting Potpourri: Dried petals of the rose can be combined with other herbs and spices to create fragrant potpourri for freshening up drawers or rooms.
- Natural Fabric Dye: The petals can be used to produce a natural dye for fabrics, offering shades of pink depending on the mordant used.
- Cooking Garnish: Fresh rose petals can be used as an edible garnish on desserts and drinks, providing an elegant touch and subtle flavor.
- Floral Bath Soaks: Petals can be added to bathwater for a luxurious and fragrant bathing experience, often believed to be soothing for the skin.
- Flower Arranging: The roses can be used in floral arrangements, adding both color and fragrance to bouquets and table centerpieces.
- Rose Water: The petals can be steeped in water to make rose water, which is often used in cooking, especially in Middle Eastern recipes.
- Wedding Confetti: Dried petals can serve as biodegradable confetti for weddings or other celebrations, adding a colorful and eco-friendly touch.
- Bookmarks and Art: Pressed rose petals can be used in making bookmarks or included in art projects for their texture and color.
- Beverage Infusions: Some teas or cocktails can be infused with rose petals for a floral note; this is common in craft beverage creation.
- Culinary Sugar: Rose petals can be layered with sugar to create a fragrantly infused sugar, used to sweeten drinks and desserts with a subtle floral taste.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Rose is used in Feng Shui to attract love, create positive chi, and bring about healing and calming energies. Place roses in the southwest sector of the garden or home to enhance romantic relationships, or in the living room to promote a flow of harmonious energy.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Love: Roses are a universal symbol of love, and the 'Rosa Sweet Honey' with its sweet fragrance and delicate appearance, embodies romantic emotion and passion.
- Appreciation: This particular rose variety, with its warm tones, is often used to express gratitude and thankfulness to someone special in your life.
- Beauty: Roses are often associated with beauty and perfection. The 'Rosa Sweet Honey' with its lush, full blooms epitomizes classic beauty and elegance.
- Friendship: While rose colors can be symbolic, lighter rose shades, like those of 'Rosa Sweet Honey', can denote warmth, friendship and affection.
- Joy: The honey-like aroma and bright, happy hues of 'Rosa Sweet Honey' radiates positivity and can symbolize joy and delight.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring to Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
The Rosa 'Sweet Honey', commonly known as the Sweet Honey rose, should be watered deeply once every week during its active growing season, making sure the surrounding soil becomes moist but not waterlogged. Adjust this frequency to every two weeks or less during the cooler months or when rainfall is sufficient. Using a watering can or hose, gently apply approximately 1 to 1.5 gallons of water around the base of the plant, avoiding the foliage to reduce the risk of fungal diseases. During prolonged dry spells, additional water may be necessary, and always ensure that the plant receives consistent moisture without becoming overly saturated.
Light
The Sweet Honey rose thrives best in full sunlight, which means it should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. An ideal spot for the Sweet Honey rose would be an area with unobstructed sunlight from morning to mid-afternoon, ensuring the plant gets enough light to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Temperature
The Sweet Honey rose performs well in a wide range of temperatures but prefers an ideal growing condition between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. While it can tolerate temperatures as high as the mid-90s, it's important to provide adequate water during hot weather. It can survive minimum winter temperatures down to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but appropriate winterizing measures should be taken to protect the plant in colder zones.
Pruning
Prune the Sweet Honey rose to maintain its shape, remove dead or diseased wood, and promote vigorous growth and better air circulation through the plant. The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring, just as new growth begins but after the threat of severe cold has passed. Pruning should be done annually; cut back about one-third of the previous year's growth to encourage healthy new shoots and abundant flowering.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Roses require well-draining soil with rich organic matter. A mix of one-third compost, one-third garden soil, and one-third coarse sand or perlite could be ideal. The pH preferred by Rosa 'Sweet Honey' is slightly acidic to neutral, between 6.0 and 7.0.
Repotting
Rosa 'Sweet Honey' should be repotted every 2 to 4 years in early spring, ensuring that it does not become pot-bound and the soil remains nutritious.
Humidity & Misting
Roses like Rosa 'Sweet Honey' generally prefer moderate humidity levels; however, they are adaptable and can tolerate the humidity found in most outdoor garden environments.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place in bright indirect light, keep soil moist but not soggy.
- Outdoor
  Plant in full sun, amend soil with compost, ensure good drainage.
- Hardiness zone
  5-9 USDA
Life cycle
The Sweet Honey Rose ('Kormecaso') (F) begins its life cycle when the seeds or cuttings are planted in well-draining soil with ample sunlight. Germination or root establishment occurs, and shoots emerge, leading to a vegetative stage where leaves, stems, and roots develop rapidly. As the plant matures, it enters the flowering phase, typically in late spring to summer, where buds form and bloom into fragrant roses with apricot-orange hues. Post-pollination, some roses may produce hips (fruit) containing seeds, which can be dispersed or collected for propagation. The plant then goes through a period of senescence in late autumn to winter, where it may shed leaves and enter dormancy, especially in cooler climates. Seasonal pruning and proper care throughout the year help rejuvenate the plant for the next growing season, completing its annual or perennial life cycle depending on the climate and care given.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring to Summer
- The Rosa 'Sweet Honey' is typically propagated through softwood cuttings, a method favored for its relative ease and effectiveness for roses. This process is best carried out in late spring or early summer when the plant's new growth is just beginning to harden but is not yet fully mature. Cuttings should be about 6 inches long, with several sets of leaves, and the lower end should be cut at a 45-degree angle to increase the surface area for root development. The cutting is then dipped in rooting hormone to stimulate root growth and planted in a moist potting mix. To maintain a high humidity environment, which is crucial for the cutting's survival and rooting process, it can be covered with a plastic bag or placed in a greenhouse. The new plants should be kept out of direct sunlight and monitored for root development, which typically takes a few weeks. After successful rooting, they can be gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions and eventually transplanted to their permanent location in the garden.