About Thrive!™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Sprothrive’ PP 23,549 Thrive!™

Thrive!™ is a vibrant, fire-engine red shrub rose bred by Dr. James Sproul, carrying forward the riotous bloom legacy of Knock Out®. It pumps out nonstop cuplike, semi-double blossoms all season, contrasted against glossy, dark green foliage. Tough, disease-resistant, and built to perform—this is red power that keeps going, no drama, all impact.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub
🧬 Breeder: Dr. James Sproul (USA); introduced by Star® Roses & Plants, 2011
🎨 Color: Bright fire-engine red
🌸 Petal Count: ~10–13 petals (semi-double)
💠 Bloom Form: Cuplike, semi-double blooms in small clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~2.25″ (6 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Continuous, repeat blooming throughout spring, summer, and fall
🏺 Vase Life: Solid—bright color and structure hold up in arrangements
🧴 Fragrance: None to mild

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Medium, bushy, rounded groundcover shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6a–9b
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) apart
↕️ Height: ~4½ ft (135 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3 ft (90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent—designed to withstand black spot, rust, and mildew
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Mountain States, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest