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Why we like this plant
If you want a cheerful, resilient rose that consistently delivers colour and performance, ‘Bright Smiles’ is an excellent choice. Its compact habit and vibrant, long-lasting blooms make it perfect for sunny spots, containers, or garden borders—especially if you’re looking for beauty without the drama.
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About this plant
Rosa ‘Bright Smiles’ is a compact floribunda rose bred by Kordes in Germany. It bears deep yellow, semi-double blooms edged with orange-red, forming clusters that repeat from early summer through to autumn. With glossy green foliage and a tidy, upright habit, this lightly fragrant rose is well-suited to borders, containers, or even verandahs. It offers excellent heat resistance and strong garden performance.
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Key features
- Deep yellow blooms with orange-red edges
- Repeat flowering from June to September
- Compact, bushy, up to 60 cm tall and wide
- Heat-resistant and disease-resistant
- Pollinator-friendly with a mild scent
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 45–60 cm | Spread: 45–60 cm
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Growth
habitA neat, upright bush with a rounded shape and glossy foliage, perfect for tidy borders or container displays.
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Moisture
Moist but well-drained
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Position in
the GardenIt grows best in full sun but will also tolerate partial shade, making it versatile for borders, containers, or near entrances.
Planting guide
Plant into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Space around 50 cm apart to allow for airflow. Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in spring and again in midsummer.
Care tips
Keep the soil moist during dry periods, especially in the first year after planting. Remove faded blooms to encourage fresh flowers throughout the season. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and midsummer, and prune in late winter to keep the plant healthy and shapely.
Winter care
Cut back in late winter, removing dead or crossing stems. In colder areas, mulch around the base to protect roots during prolonged frosts.