Easy Does It a Floribunda

‘Easy Does It’ was the All-America Rose Selection for 2010. The colors are mango and peach. The smell is fruity and it blooms on new wood.  This rose does well in Texas.  A winner!

Easy Does It Floribunda. This image demonstrates the thickness of the petals. The leaves are glossy and thick as well. I have never felt a rose petal quite like this.  Introduced by Weeks Roses and an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 2010, ‘Easy Does It’ works well in mass plantings or as a standout specimen in a mixed border. Its adaptability to varying soil types and hot summer conditions makes it an excellent choice for Texas gardeners seeking showy color with low maintenance.

Easy Does It Floribunda. Hardy in Texas Heat. This is a prolific floribunda that works in Texas heat when most roses shut down and stop blooming.

‘Easy Does It’ is a floribunda rose known for its ruffled, sunset-colored blooms that range from mango orange to pink and apricot. It thrives in Texas with minimal input and has become a reliable performer in Central and South Texas, where heat tolerance is essential.

Large variance in appearance as the bloom develops and over the blooming period for the Easy Does It, floribunda. This variety offers moderate fragrance with fruity undertones and blooms continuously throughout the season. It is also highly resistant to common rose diseases such as blackspot and powdery mildew, even in more humid conditions.

The multitude of tight buds demonstrate how prolific this rose is. Easy Does It is covered in blooms.

Q&A – ‘Easy Does It’ Rose in Texas

1. Q: Does ‘Easy Does It’ perform well in Central Texas heat?
A: Yes. It thrives in full sun and high temperatures, producing blooms steadily even during summer.

2. Q: How well does ‘Easy Does It’ tolerate East Texas humidity?
A: Very well. It has excellent disease resistance and doesn’t require chemical sprays in humid climates.

3. Q: Does this rose have a strong scent?
A: No. It has a light, fruity fragrance that is pleasant but not as strong as ‘Honey Perfume’.

4. Q: How big does ‘Easy Does It’ grow in Texas gardens?
A: Typically 3 to 4 feet tall and wide with a rounded, bushy habit.

5. Q: What type of soil does it prefer in Texas?
A: It grows well in most Texas soils, including clay and caliche, as long as drainage is good.

6. Q: Is ‘Easy Does It’ good for novice rose growers in Texas?
A: Yes. Its disease resistance, consistent blooming, and minimal pruning needs make it beginner-friendly.

7. Q: How often does ‘Easy Does It’ bloom?
A: It blooms repeatedly from spring through frost with only short rest periods.

8. Q: Is it available on its own roots?
A: Yes, many nurseries in Texas carry it on its own roots or grafted; both do well regionally.

9. Q: How does it respond to drought once established?
A: It handles short droughts well but benefits from deep watering during prolonged dry spells.

10. Q: What maintenance does it require in Texas landscapes?
A: Basic deadheading, spring pruning, and occasional fertilizing—no spraying is typically needed.

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