Tequila Sunrise Florists' Hybrid Tea Rose: Vibrant Orange-Yellow

The Tequila Sunrise hybrid tea rose, introduced in 1988 by Dickson (DICobey, Beaulieu), mimics its namesake cocktail with large, high-centered flowers of vibrant orange-yellow blended with red. A favorite for the cut flower trade.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Tequila Sunrise'
Additional names: DICobey, Beaulieu
Hybridized by: Dickson
Registered/Introduced: 1988

Growth Habit and Blooms

Upright 3–4 feet. Flowers 4–5 inches, orange-yellow with red blend, high-centered. Light fragrance. Good repeat bloom. Long stems for cutting.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Hard spring prune.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9.

Landscape Uses

Cutting gardens, rose beds, floral arrangements. The color is festive.