Love is in the air… and you know what that means. Long-stem, deep red roses, everywhere. When February arrives, it’s hard to ignore the classic sophistication and elegance of these roses… but as a gardener, you probably don’t want to settle for a bunch of blooms wrapped in tissue paper. 

You want your own source of exquisite and unique roses that will light up your yard and make for bountiful and brilliant bouquets and floral arrangements after Cupid has flown away.

Choosing the right rose variety for your garden can feel intimidating. There are so many choices out there, and you’ve likely heard how high-maintenance and finicky roses can be. 

Gone are the days of Grandma’s roses. The world of roses has come leaps and bounds when it comes to cultivars for every garden and gardener.

If you’re looking to add a bit of romance and whimsy, check out these roses that will amplify the excitement of your yard. 

No matter your skill level or outdoor space, we know you will find one that will steal your heart.

Most Prolific Blooms

Does your heart flutter when you find a plant that offers big-bang-for-your-buck when it comes to blooms? If you’re looking for a rose that blooms its heart out, look no further.

The Blushing Knock Out Rose is a phenomenal bloomer that takes blooming to the next level. When Spring arrives, you’ll wonder when someone replaced your cheerful green shrub with Lady Gaga Dressed in Valentino.

And this Blushing Knock Out Produces blooms all the way into fall when your first frost hits. 

Its compact size makes it a wonderful choice as a large potted specimen or a manageable-sized addition to the garden. Best of all, this blushing beauty doesn’t need to be bathed in hours upon hours of sunshine for its best blooms. Just a few hours of direct dun daily will do the trick.

Want a heavy-bloomer that isn’t as common as the Knock Out family of roses? The Bonica Rose will make you blush with joy. The Bonica’s round blooms crowd onto branches, creating densely-packed clusters that put pom-poms to shame.

New blooms arrive in a salmon-pink, then slowly lighten to gentle ballet pink. The Bonica is a repeat bloomer, so you’ll be able to admire its fluffy flowers season after season.

Best Roses for Small Spaces

Many gardeners mistakenly believe that they need a sizable space to enjoy the luxurious display of fresh roses. The Tiddly Winks Rose is happy to prove them wrong. 

This compact and vibrant gold-to-pink rose has some of the most intricately pointed petals you will find. Its dramatic bi-color blooms make for a vibrant and graphic sight in a small space as a container plant or when planted.

If you prefer a classic beauty, the Petite Knock OutⓇ Rose offers that va-va-voom deep red bloom in a compact size.

For gardeners with balconies or vertical space, the Florentine Arborose is packed with petal after petal of saturated garnet red. Its pliable canes make it ideal for twining through your trellis. 

These lovely roses prove you don’t need a lot of room to make a big impact.

Most Dramatical Color

When it comes to color, there’s no need to settle on white, red, or pink when it comes to roses. The most exciting innovation in the rose world has been the wide array of bi-color, striated, and unique hues you can find. 

The Blue Girl Hybrid Tea Rose will leave you reeling. With blue-lavender blooms, this rose plays it cool with chilly overtones of pale blues that transform into the palest violet you have ever seen. 

And these Blue Girl blooms atop long stems, making them the ideal choice for an out-of-this-world flower arrangement. 

If you’re looking for a rose with flair, the Scentimental Floribunda Rose is anything but ordinary. This bi-color beauty blooms in riveting streaks of white and blood-red. This extravagant rose defines “showy.”

It’s also hard to beat the deep smokey-purple Twilight Zone Rose. This dark rose is ideal for gardeners with a penchant for gothic plants and those that think 20 or 30 petals are just not enough.

Lowest Maintenance Roses

Want a rose that will rise to the occasion and leave you with plenty of time to gaze into its lux blooms? 

The Oso EasyⓇ Double Red Rose is oh-so-amazing and carefree. It offers exceptional disease resistance, including to the notorious Black Spot and frustrating powdery mildew. 

And you don’t have to sacrifice when it comes to its blooms--they’re long-stemmed doubles with candy red petals--it’s no wonder this variety won 2020 National Rose of the Year.

The Coral DriftⓇ provides eye-popping color without any fuss or muss. This groundcover rose will happily spread joy, cheer, and color as it stretches over unsightly areas. It will also please your pollinators as it goes.

Make a Date With Your Own Ravishing Roses

Skip the “roses are red” mantra and give your garden a blast of color and excitement with a rose variety worthy of your time and attention. 

If you have roses on your mind, give in and make a date with whichever variety stole your heart. Can’t decide? It’s ok to date around.