Playboy Rose
Best vibrant blooms for adding consistent color to any garden.
The Playboy® Rose is a striking shrub variety known for its eye-catching single blooms. Each 4-inch flower features 7-11 ruffled petals in vibrant shades of orange-copper, gold, and scarlet, resembling bright candles. This compact, continually blooming bush boasts dark, glossy foliage and is exceptionally easy to grow, requiring minimal care. It's a prolific bloomer that adds a cheerful pop of color to any garden and is also container-friendly and attractive to pollinators.
$53.00
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Price vs Category Average
+35%
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Type
Shrub
/ Shrub
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a lively, ever-changing splash of color in their landscape.
- Enthusiasts desiring consistent, prolific floral displays throughout the growing season.
- Beginners and busy gardeners wanting a beautiful rose without extensive care.
Who should skip it
- Rose lovers prioritizing a strong, classic rose perfume in their garden.
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants that don't require frequent pruning tasks.
- Families with young children or pets, or those preferring thornless plants.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Vibrancy
Striking orange-copper and scarlet hues create an immediate visual impact.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort, making it ideal for novice gardeners.
Blooming Consistency
Continual flowering ensures the garden stays colorful throughout the season.
Container Adaptability
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for patio pots and planters.
Pollinator Appeal
Single blooms provide easy access for bees and beneficial garden insects.
Climate Versatility
Robust hardiness range allows for successful growth across diverse regions.
Key Specs
Type
Shrub
Color
Orange-copper, gold and scarlet
Fragrance
Moderately Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
5 - 10
Size
4' x 4'
Rebloom
Continual Blooming
Bloom Type
Single
Year
1976
Features
- Eye-catching single blooms in vibrant colors
- Compact and continually blooming bush
- Dark, glossy foliage
- Easy to grow with minimal care
- Container friendly
- Pollinator friendly
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with this rose, frequently highlighting its exceptional vigor and stunning, reliable blooms. Many appreciate how well the plants arrive and quickly establish, growing into robust specimens that produce an abundance of vibrant flowers throughout the season. The striking color and form of the blossoms are a particular delight, often exceeding expectations and adding significant visual appeal to gardens. This rose is celebrated for its consistent performance and the joy it brings to gardeners.
Know before you buy
The Playboy Rose typically reaches a mature size of 4 feet by 4 feet. Its compact habit makes it a versatile choice for both garden beds and large containers.
Yes, the Playboy Rose is container-friendly. Because it is a compact shrub, it thrives in pots as long as you provide a high-quality potting mix and ensure the container has adequate drainage.
Yes, this variety is a continual bloomer. You can expect it to produce its vibrant orange-copper and scarlet flowers consistently from the start of the season until the first frost.
This variety is considered easy to grow and requires minimal care. It is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance shrub that still provides a high-impact display of color.
Yes, the Playboy Rose is pollinator-friendly. Its single-bloom structure makes it easier for bees and other beneficial insects to access the nectar compared to more complex, multi-petaled rose varieties.
The Playboy Rose is hardy in zones 5 through 10. This wide range allows it to thrive in a variety of climates, though you should ensure it receives proper winter protection if you are gardening at the colder end of that spectrum.
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