Love At First Sight Rose
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscape color.
Capture hearts with the Love At First Sight Rose, a compact, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub known for its passionate color. This variety showcases high-centered blooms of deep red, dramatically contrasted by white reverses on the petals. It features dark green, glossy foliage that is highly disease resistant, making maintenance easier. The blooms emit a light, attractive scent, drawing in pollinators like bees and butterflies throughout the season. Growing quickly to about three feet tall and wide, this rose is excellent for accent planting, massing, or screening in your garden landscape.
$39.99
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Category Rank
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
3
/ feet
Who it's for
- Floral arrangers needing long-stemmed blooms for indoor displays
- Gardeners seeking a vibrant, high-impact focal point
- Fragrance lovers wanting a classic, sweet floral scent
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring hands-off plant care
- Beginners living in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Cold-climate residents avoiding intensive winter protection tasks
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust foliage maintains health without constant chemical intervention.
Visual Impact
Striking red and white petals create a high-contrast garden focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Compact growth habit minimizes the need for frequent, heavy pruning.
Pollinator Attraction
Open bloom structure effectively invites bees and butterflies to the garden.
Growth Velocity
Rapid establishment allows for quick filling of landscape gaps.
Seasonal Versatility
Extended bloom window and late-fall hips provide long-lasting visual interest.
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
4b
Variety Type
Interspecific Hybrid
Features
- Showy, lightly-scented red flowers with a white reverse
- Dark green, glossy foliage that maintains color all season
- Highly disease resistant foliage
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Excellent for cutting
- Produces showy red hips in late fall
- Suitable for accent, massing, screening, and general garden use
What customers say
Customers consistently rave about the exceptional visual appeal of the Love At First Sight Rose. The vibrant, deep coloring and large, perfectly formed blooms exceed expectations, making it a garden centerpiece. Reviewers frequently highlight the superior quality of the Armstrong Grown stock, noting that the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly. While some mention needing patience for the first major flush, the consensus is that the stunning aesthetic payoff and robust growth make this rose an excellent investment for serious gardeners seeking reliable beauty.
Know before you buy
The Love At First Sight Rose reaches a mature size of approximately 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Because of its compact, multi-stemmed habit, it works well in smaller garden beds or as a structured accent plant.
This rose is bred for high disease resistance, which significantly reduces the need for constant care or chemical treatments. Its glossy foliage stays healthy throughout the season, making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for a rose.
You can expect blooms from late spring through early fall. The plant is a fast grower, ensuring a consistent display of its signature red and white flowers during those months.
Yes, the high-centered blooms are excellent for cutting. They offer a striking visual contrast and a light scent, making them a great choice for fresh floral arrangements.
To ensure the best bloom production and foliage health, this rose requires full sun. Aim for a spot in your garden that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, the plant produces showy red hips in late fall. These provide visual interest in the garden even after the main blooming season has concluded.
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