Rose
Rosa
The classic garden shrub - a lifetime of fragrant blooms once it's settled into a sunny, well-fed spot.
Quick tip
Plant bare-root or potted in early spring; give it full sun, good airflow, and prune in late winter for the best flush.
☀️ Full sun↔ 30″ apartZones 4–9⏳ ~120d
When to plant Rose
- Transplant outMove seedlings into the garden 2–4 weeks before your last spring frost.
At a glance
Botanical name
Rosa
Category
Flowers
Hardiness
Hardy
Sun
Full sun
Spacing
30″ apart
Days to maturity
~120 days (to first bloom)
Hardiness zones
USDA zones 4–9
Rotation family
Flowers
Soil pH
6–7
Companion planting
Plant near
🌱 The classic rose guard: alliums and lavender deter aphids and mask the scent that draws pests to the canes.