Orange roses are beloved for their warm, vibrant colors that evoke images of sunshine and tropical destinations. While not the most common rose color, orange roses have grown in popularity thanks to new hybrids that yield stunning blooms in shades from peach to neon.
When searching for orange rose plants for sale, here are some top online and mail order sources to consider:
Online Rose Nurseries
Online rose nurseries allow you to browse and purchase rose plants from the convenience of home and have them shipped directly to your door. Some top online sources for orange rose plants include
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Heirloom Roses – This family-owned rose nursery offers over 60 different orange rose varieties from miniatures to climbers. They specialize in own-root, virus-free roses.
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Edmunds Roses – With over 15 orange rose selections, Edmunds offers a nice range of orange floribundas, hybrid teas, miniatures and more. All are sold as own-root, bare root plants.
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High Country Roses – Though selection is more limited, this bare root rose provider does offer some top-rated orange varieties like ‘Hot Cocoa’ and ‘Marmalade Skies.’
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Rosemania – This rose specialist carries orange roses like ‘Sunny Knock Out’ and ‘Fragrant Cloud.’ Helpful growing guides are also provided.
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American Meadows – Along with orange landscape roses this nursery offers unique varieties like ‘Cinnamon Dolce’ and ‘Orange Smoothie.’ Potted plants are available.
Mail Order Rose Catalogs
For those who enjoy browsing printed plant catalogs. rose specialists like the ones below publish colorful catalogs full of orange rose temptations
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Jackson & Perkins – This storied rose grower offers about a dozen orange roses like ‘Sparkle & Shine’ and ‘Tahitian Sunset’ in their catalog and on their website.
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Weeks Roses – Several top orange patio tree roses are offered through the Weeks catalog and website, including ‘Lady in Red’ and ‘Opening Night.’
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Star Roses & Plants – Look for potted orange roses like ‘Sunsprite’ and ‘Marmalade Skies’ in their rose catalog, which publishes new varieties annually.
Local Garden Centers
Visiting a local garden center allows you to see and smell rose plants in person before buying. The selection may be more limited, but popular orange roses like:
- Knock Out Roses – ‘Blazing Sunset’
- Drift Roses – ‘Popcorn’
- Flower Carpet Roses – ‘Orange Appeal’
Are often available from spring through summer at well-stocked garden centers. Calling ahead about availability is recommended.
Things to Consider When Buying Orange Roses
When searching for the perfect orange rose, keep the following criteria in mind:
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Growth habit – Choose climbing roses, shrub roses, or miniature roses based on your garden needs.
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Bloom size – Orange roses come in all sizes from petite miniatures to giant 5″ exhibition blooms.
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Fragrance – Some orange roses like ‘Fragrant Cloud’ have an intense citrus perfume, while others lack fragrance.
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Potted or bare root – Potted plants establish faster but cost more. Bare roots are affordable but require more patience.
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Hardiness – Make sure the rose is rated for your USDA zone to withstand local winters. Most orange roses thrive in zones 5-9.
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Disease resistance – Look for orange roses touted as resistant to common diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew.
With proper care, orange rose plants can provide years of vibrant, carefree beauty in the garden. Take time to select disease-resistant, own-root varieties suitable for your climate and suited to your landscape needs. Then get ready to enjoy a daily dose of rose-colored sunshine!
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- Hardiness Zone 4-10
- Bloom TimeLate spring to fall
- Height4 – 6 feet
- LightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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- Plant InSpring
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FAQ
What is the best orange rose?
For an orange climbing rose, consider the award winning Scent From Heaven Rose; with its bright blooms and strong scent it is sure to make a feature in any garden. Amber Queen Rose is another award winner, an orange rose bush that has been popular for decades.
Can you grow orange roses?
Rosa ‘Lady Emma Hamilton’ bears dark red buds that open to orange flowers with a fruity fragrance. With an upright growth habit, it’s a good choice for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, but it also works in more formal settings, such as a rose bed.
Is there a such thing as an orange rose?
Orange roses symbolize passion, energy, and warmth, with their radiant colors ranging from bright tangerine to soft apricot. These vibrant blooms brighten gardens, celebrations, and floral arrangements, creating stunning displays.
What is the best month to plant a rose bush?
If you plant your roses in January and February, they will be able to establish their roots while the weather is still mild and can strengthen themselves to …
How do I choose a rose plant?
When adding rose plants and bushes to your garden, consider growth habits, hardiness zone, bloom times, disease resistance, stem length and your personal style. You may wish to plant a mass of one color of rose bushes, blend different colors through your spaces, or incorporate them in mixed perennial beds.
Which roses are best for Cloaking a bare spot?
While red roses are known for their vibrancy and timeless look, garden roses come in numerous colors — from white to pink to lavender and even yellow. At Jackson & Perkins, we carry pink roses, white roses, and all types of roses. Our hardy ground cover roses are perfect for cloaking and concealing bare spots, making them a great filler flower.
Are rose bushes disease resistant?
Enhance your garden with our breathtaking rose bushes for sale and explore our long-lasting, disease-resistant roses that are both hardy and gorgeous. While red roses are known for their vibrancy and timeless look, garden roses come in numerous colors — from white to pink to lavender and even yellow.
How do you grow a rose plant?
Roses do best in loamy, well-drained soil, so add peat moss to your soil to amend it and encourage better drainage. You’ll also want to get the pH of your soil into the 6.5 to 7 range, soil that is too alkaline or too acidic can affect the growth of rose plants.