Proven Winners At Last Rose Shrub
Best low-maintenance rose for gardeners seeking effortless, season-long floral color.
Discover the Proven Winners® At Last® Rose Shrub, a beautiful Floribunda that brings months of vibrant color to your garden. Enjoy abundant, fragrant apricot-orange blooms from spring through fall, which gracefully transition through shades of peach and salmon. This rose shrub is remarkably low-maintenance, naturally resistant to diseases, and requires no spraying or deadheading. Its compact, mounding form makes it a versatile addition to perennial borders or combination container plantings, offering effortless elegance and continuous floral beauty.
$23.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Mature Height
23.
/ - ft
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking fragrant blooms with modern reliability
- Homeowners wanting vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with intense, direct summer sun
- Cold-climate residents living in zones below USDA Zone 5
- Families with small children or pets near garden beds
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Effort
Disease resistance and no-deadheading requirements make this exceptionally easy to manage.
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from spring through frost provides reliable seasonal color.
Fragrance Intensity
The intoxicating scent adds a sensory layer to any garden space.
Versatility
Compact mounding habit fits perfectly in containers or tight perennial borders.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of hardiness zones with moderate care.
Visual Impact
Vibrant apricot-orange hues offer a sophisticated aesthetic for modern landscapes.
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-3 ft.
Mature Width
2-3 ft.
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season(s)
Spring, Summer, Fall
Botanical Name
Rosa x 'HORCOGJIL'
Hardiness Zones
5-9 outdoors
Growth Rate
Moderate Growing
Watering Needs
Moderate
Features
- Fragrant apricot-orange blooms spring to frost
- Disease-resistant and low-maintenance
- No spraying or deadheading required
- Long blooming period
- Compact, mounding growth habit
- Ideal for borders and containers
- Intoxicating rose scent
- Continuous color for months
What customers say
Customers highly value the Proven Winners At Last Rose for its exceptional low maintenance and reliable performance. Its strong, sweet fragrance is a frequently praised feature, reminiscent of classic roses. The shrub delivers continuous apricot orange blooms from late spring through fall. Reviewers consistently note its impressive disease resistance, significantly reducing the need for intensive care. While the plant requires patience during its first year establishment, its long term value is clear. Despite a premium price, gardeners find it offers excellent return due to its hardiness and consistent beauty, successfully blending the appeal of hybrid teas with landscape rose resilience.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is self-cleaning. It does not require deadheading to produce new flowers, making it a truly low-maintenance choice for your garden.
Yes, its compact, mounding habit makes it an excellent candidate for large containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and receives at least six hours of sunlight for the best performance.
The At Last rose is bred for high disease resistance, meaning it typically stays healthy without the need for chemical sprays. While it is naturally robust, providing proper airflow and well-drained soil will further support its health.
This shrub is hardy in zones 5-9. It thrives in full to partial sun and requires moderate watering, making it adaptable to a wide range of garden environments across the country.
You can expect this rose to reach a mature height and width of 2 to 3 feet. Its tidy, mounded shape makes it easy to fit into smaller garden beds or perennial borders without crowding other plants.
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