Trumpeter Rose
Best vibrant shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly privacy screening.
The Trumpeter Rose is a vibrant, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub celebrated for its luminous orange-red double blooms with striking gold eyes. This fast-growing variety offers a beautiful contrast with its dark green, glossy foliage, making it ideal for mass plantings or screening. Its lightly-scented flowers are perfect for cutting arrangements. Thriving in full sun, this resilient shrub is highly tolerant of urban pollution and attracts beneficial bees to your garden. It requires occasional maintenance, with pruning best done in late winter.
$34.99
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Category Rank
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Mature Height
3
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-visibility, heat-tolerant floral displays
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant continuous blooms
- Landscapers designing structured, self-supporting garden borders
Who should skip it
- Exhibition growers preferring large, singular show-stopping blooms
- Fragrance enthusiasts prioritizing scented garden experiences
- Designers curating soft, pastel-focused color palettes
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Luminous orange-red blooms create a striking focal point in any landscape.
Urban Resilience
Highly tolerant of city pollution, making it perfect for roadside gardens.
Growth Rate
Fast-growing habit ensures quick coverage for screening or mass plantings.
Pollinator Appeal
Gold-centered blooms act as a reliable magnet for local bee populations.
Maintenance Ease
Requires only seasonal pruning to maintain its tidy, upright shape.
Versatility
Equally effective in garden beds or managed container arrangements.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late Spring to Early Fall
Foliage Color
Green
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6
Plant Habit
Upright spreading
Features
- Showy scarlet flowers with gold centers
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Attracts pollinators like bees
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Ideal for mass planting and screening
- Flowers are great for cutting
- Mildly fragrant blooms
- Container-friendly
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Trumpeter Rose for its stunning, intense scarlet color, noting it is a true standout in the garden. The primary theme is reliability, as reviewers frequently mention the plant's vigorous growth and impressive ability to produce continuous, abundant blooms throughout the season. Buyers appreciate the robust quality of the Armstrong Grown stock, often reporting healthy plants that establish quickly. This rose delivers exceptional visual impact and dependable performance, making it a highly valued addition for gardeners seeking vibrant color and ease of care.
Know before you buy
Since this shrub reaches a mature width of 3 feet, you should space them approximately 3 feet apart if you are planting them for a hedge or mass display. This allows for proper air circulation while still achieving a full, continuous look.
Yes, this variety is container-friendly. Ensure you use a pot with adequate drainage holes and a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to keep the roots healthy.
The Trumpeter Rose is relatively low-maintenance, but it does benefit from pruning in late winter. This helps remove dead wood and encourages vigorous new growth for the upcoming season.
Absolutely. This variety is specifically noted for its high tolerance to urban pollution, making it an excellent choice for city gardens or roadside plantings.
No, the Trumpeter Rose is not considered deer resistant. If you have a high deer population in your area, you may need to use protective fencing or deterrents to prevent them from grazing on the foliage and blooms.
This shrub has moderate watering needs. It is best to keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during the peak of summer or if you are growing it in a container.
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