Over The Moon Rose
Best flowering shrub for gardeners seeking fragrant, pollinator-friendly cut blooms.
The Over The Moon Rose is a striking, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that brings luminous peach-apricot blooms to your garden. These large, beautifully formed flowers offer a moderate, fruity fragrance and are excellent for cutting. Its matte green foliage contrasts nicely with the bright blooms. Growing to a mature height and spread of 4 feet, this rose exhibits an upright spreading habit and medium growth rate. It's ideal for mass planting, screening, or general garden use, attracting pollinators. This variety thrives in full sun with average to moist soil conditions.
$54.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking sensory appeal and vibrant floral displays
- Busy homeowners wanting consistent, high-performing seasonal blooms
- Low-maintenance enthusiasts preferring plants with natural disease resistance
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners avoiding regular, labor-intensive plant maintenance
- Residents in intense heat zones wanting color stability
- Beginners uncomfortable handling plants with sharp, protective thorns
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
Luminous peach-apricot petals create a standout focal point in any landscape.
Fragrance Profile
Moderate fruity notes provide a pleasant sensory experience without being overwhelming.
Pollinator Attraction
Open flower structure effectively draws bees and beneficial insects to gardens.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Environmental Adaptability
Robust tolerance for urban pollution ensures success in diverse planting environments.
Maintenance Ease
Standard rose care requirements make this manageable for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late Spring to Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
4b
Family Name
Rose
Features
- Showy peach-apricot flowers with gold eyes
- Moderate, fruity fragrance
- Excellent for cutting arrangements
- Attracts bees to the garden
- Suitable for mass planting and screening
- Upright and spreading growth habit
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Grown by Armstrong
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Over The Moon Rose for its exceptional quality and stunning aesthetic design. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's vigorous growth and impressive disease resistance, making it a reliable choice for various climates. The unique, deep apricot color and large, well formed blooms are major selling points, often exceeding expectations. Gardeners feel this rose offers excellent value, performing reliably year after year and becoming a focal point in the landscape.
Know before you buy
Since this shrub reaches a mature height and width of 4 feet, you should space them at least 4 feet apart if you want them to grow as individual specimens. If you are planting them for a hedge or mass planting, you can space them slightly closer to encourage the branches to touch.
Yes, the Over The Moon Rose thrives in full sun. For the best flower production and to maintain the health of the foliage, ensure the plant receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, this variety is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large pot with excellent drainage and high-quality potting soil, as roses require consistent moisture without sitting in waterlogged soil.
This rose prefers average to moist, well-drained soil. In the heat of summer, check the soil regularly and water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Absolutely. The Over The Moon Rose is excellent for cutting arrangements, offering large, beautifully formed blooms and a pleasant, fruity fragrance that works well in vases.
This variety is quite hardy and is rated for USDA zones 4 through 10. If you are in the colder end of that range (Zone 4), you may want to provide some winter protection for the base of the plant.
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