Betty Boop Floribunda Rose
Best heat-tolerant rose for gardeners seeking vibrant, repeat-blooming container displays.
The Betty Boop™ Floribunda Rose is a versatile performer ideal for beds, borders, containers, or cutting gardens. This compact variety showcases stunning white blooms edged in vibrant red, highlighted by cheerful yellow stamens. It thrives in heat and produces repeat flushes of flowers from late spring through late fall. Each bloom releases a pleasant, fruity fragrance, set against healthy, dark green foliage. This rose is known for being a free bloomer that often flowers in its first year, making it a reliable addition to many landscapes in zones 6 through 10.
$25.95
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Category Rank
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
SKU
27681
Who it's for
- Novice gardeners preferring low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant focal points
- Landscape designers wanting continuous seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Busy homeowners wanting a strictly hands-off gardening experience
- Fragrance enthusiasts looking for traditional, aromatic blooms
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Repeat flushes ensure a vibrant display from spring through late fall.
Heat tolerance
Robust performance even in sweltering summer conditions.
Establishment speed
Reliable first-year flowering makes for an immediate landscape impact.
Fragrance profile
Pleasant fruity notes provide a subtle, non-overpowering sensory experience.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or formal cutting gardens.
Maintenance ease
Healthy foliage and vigorous growth minimize the need for constant intervention.
Key Specs
SKU
27681
Variety Name
'WEKplapic'
Item Form
Bareroot Grafted
Mature Height
5 Feet
Mature Width
4 Feet
Hardiness Zones
6 - 10
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Start
Late Spring
Features
- Produces white blooms edged in red with yellow stamens
- Emits a fruity fragrance
- Very heat tolerant
- Blooms in flushes throughout the season
- Blooms in the first year
- Free Bloomer and Repeat Bloomer
- Suitable for use in beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the Betty Boop rose for its spectacular, cheerful design. The unique blend of creamy yellow petals edged in vibrant red delivers a show stopping display that lasts all season, making it a focal point in the garden. Reviewers frequently highlight its exceptional reliability and vigor, noting that the plant establishes quickly and produces abundant blooms even in challenging conditions. This combination of stunning appearance and robust quality makes it a highly recommended garden favorite.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for being a free bloomer that typically produces flowers within its first season after planting.
Absolutely. Its compact size and repeat-blooming nature make it an excellent candidate for large containers, provided you ensure the pot has adequate drainage and receives full sun.
At maturity, this shrub reaches approximately 5 feet in height and 4 feet in width. Plan for this footprint to ensure the plant has enough airflow and space to thrive.
Yes, the Betty Boop Floribunda is specifically noted for its heat tolerance. It is well-suited for hardiness zones 6 through 10, where it will continue to produce flushes of blooms even in warmer weather.
To encourage repeat flushes from late spring through late fall, ensure the plant receives full sun and consistent moisture. Deadheading spent blooms can also help the plant focus its energy on producing new flowers.
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