Morning Glow Rose
Best low-maintenance shrub for urban gardeners seeking vibrant, repeat-blooming color.
The Morning Glow Rose is a bushy, upright shrub celebrated for its tremendous visual impact, especially when planted in mass groupings. It produces golden-yellow blooms subtly shaded with apricot, which repeat throughout the season, making them excellent for cutting. This variety features glossy, oval compound leaves that remain green all season without significant fall color. It grows quickly, reaching about 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, and is known to live for approximately 30 years. This rose thrives in full sun and prefers average, evenly moist soil conditions, showing high tolerance for urban pollution.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2688
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, multi-colored focal points
- Landscape enthusiasts wanting continuous seasonal color
- Floral designers creating fragrant indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Busy beginners preferring low-maintenance landscaping
- Organic gardeners avoiding chemical fungicide applications
- Cold-climate residents wanting hassle-free winter dormancy
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Repeat flowering cycles ensure vibrant color from late spring through autumn.
Urban Resilience
High pollution tolerance makes this an ideal choice for city landscapes.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms perform beautifully in indoor floral arrangements.
Growth Habit
Upright, bushy structure provides excellent coverage without requiring excessive horizontal space.
Pollinator Attraction
Open bloom structure effectively draws bees to support your local ecosystem.
Longevity
Thirty-year lifespan offers exceptional long-term value for a garden investment.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Spread
3 feet
Lifespan
Approximately 30 years
Foliage
Glossy oval compound leaves
Flower Size
4 inches
Flower Color
Soft Gold with apricot shading
Features
- Produces repeat blooms from late spring to early fall
- Flowers are lightly scented and excellent for cut arrangements
- Bushy and upright growth habit fills out to the ground
- Highly tolerant of urban pollution
- Suitable for planting under power lines due to moderate mature height
- Attracts bees to the garden
What customers say
The sentiment centers on the rose's superior quality and remarkable reliability. Customers frequently note the plant's robust health immediately upon purchase and its vigorous, disease resistant growth throughout the season. The vibrant, consistent color and abundant blooms deliver significant garden impact with minimal maintenance. This rose is viewed as a trustworthy, high value investment, consistently exceeding expectations for dependable beauty.
Know before you buy
This variety is a repeat bloomer, meaning it will produce its golden-yellow flowers consistently from late spring through early fall.
Yes, the Morning Glow Rose is specifically noted for its high tolerance to urban pollution, making it a reliable choice for city gardens or roadside landscaping.
With a mature height of only 4 feet, this rose is well-suited for planting under power lines where taller trees or shrubs would be restricted.
No, the glossy, oval leaves remain green throughout the entire season and do not exhibit significant fall color changes.
Absolutely. The flowers are lightly scented and hold up well, making them an excellent choice for cutting and displaying in indoor arrangements.
Since the shrub reaches a mature spread of 3 feet, you should space them at least 3 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and healthy growth.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$40