A pink rose is an exquisite and delicate bloom that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or floral arrangement.
Pink roses meaning is often associated with gratitude, appreciation, and joy.
In this article, we will explore 20+ varieties of pink roses along with specific care tips and considerations for each one.
- 1. Alexandra – Princesse de Luxembourg Rose
- 2. Brite Eyes Rose
- 3. Cape Diamond Rose
- 4. Pink Bassino Rose
- 5. Elegant Fairy Tale Rose
- 6. Roemer’s Hip Happy Rose
- 7. Flamingo Kolorscape Rose
- 8. Marie Daly Rose
- 9. Francis Meilland Rose
- 10. John Davis Rose
- 11. La Marne Rose
- 12. Pink Pet Rose
- 13. Quietness Rose
- 14. Rosenstadt Freising Rose
- 15. Cream Veranda Rose
- 16. Roxy Rose
- 17. Stanwell Perpetual Rose
- 18. Topolina Rose
- 19. Dee-Lish Rose
- 20. Raspberry Kiss Rose
- 21. Eifelzauber Rose
- 22. Pink Martini Rose
- Conclusion
1. Alexandra – Princesse de Luxembourg Rose
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate, Sweet Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Alexandra – Princesse de Luxembourg rose thrives on abundant light and requires a full day’s worth of direct sun exposure.
Plant your rose shrub in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct light per day.
Sunlight is necessary for this particular variety in order to produce these large, very full blooms.
A lack of sufficient sunlight can cause the plant itself to grow tall and spindly as opposed to a full, leafy shrub.
In addition, insufficient sun results in smaller yields of lower-quality roses.
The lack of evaporation also causes moisture to remain on the plant for longer, which heightens the risk of fungal diseases.
USDA growing zone: 5 and warmer.
2. Brite Eyes Rose
| COLOR: Salmon-Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Citrus, Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Brite Eyes rose is classified as a pink climbing rose, which makes this variety ideal for fences, walls, trellises, or archways.
With most climbing roses, you may need to train your Brite Eyes rose at first before it can climb on its own.
Start by planting your juvenile rose plant about 1 to 2 feet away from the intended climbing structure.
Start by identifying the strongest stem on the plant and fasten that one first to the structure; this will be our vertical stem.
Follow up by securing the other lateral stems by gently bending them more horizontally and spacing them an even distance apart.
This leaves room for the stems to develop more offshoot branches.
Use garden tape or twine to tie the branches to their climbing structure.
Please take care to not tie the branches too tightly.
They should be firm enough to securely stay in place, yet loose enough that the branch can keep growing uninterrupted.
USDA growing zone: 5b and warmer.
3. Cape Diamond Rose
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Cape Diamond rose is hardy to zones 3b through 9b. So, it is an excellent pink rose to consider if you live in cold climates.
It is capable of withstanding brief growing seasons and long, snowy winters with proper overwintering.
Begin by pruning your plant in the late fall, removing any dead or diseased wood, and reducing the height to prevent wind damage.
Next, gently mound soil or mulch around the base of the plant to insulate the roots and stabilize the internal soil temperature.
Cover the rose bush with burlap or a protective cover to shield it from cold winds and frost.
Water the plant thoroughly before the ground freezes to provide adequate moisture.
Finally, monitor the rose plant periodically during winter, checking for signs of damage and ensuring that the protective cover remains secure.
When the spring emerges, you may remove the protective covering when all threats of frost have passed.
USDA growing zone: 3b through 9b.
4. Pink Bassino Rose
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The main feature of the Pink Bassino rose variety is that it is a floribunda rose, which is famous for producing high yields of roses.
We often suggest regularly deadheading floribunda roses to make space for new blooms, and the Pink Bassino is no exception.
As the roses begin to wilt on the plant, we suggest pruning the flower just above the first set of leaflets.
This allows the plant to redirect its energy into developing new flowers.
USDA growing zone: 6b and warmer.
5. Elegant Fairy Tale Rose
| COLOR: Pink Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Elegant Fairy Tale rose is a beautiful pink rose shrub with a bushy growth habit.
Although bushy, lush shrubs add an impressive touch to any garden, it is important to be aware that such shrubs will need substantial pruning during the early spring to enhance airflow and minimize the risk of diseases.
When all threats of frost have passed, prune your rose shrub by removing any branches that have become diseased or damaged during the winter freeze.
In addition, any branches that have not produced roses for three seasons in a row should be removed as well.
After removing what’s necessary, you may then move on to trimming down healthy branches.
It is advised to trim about 1/3 of the shrub in total, possibly more if you live in a cold environment.
USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.
6. Roemer’s Hip Happy Rose
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
In addition to producing delightful pink roses, the Roemer’s Hip Happy rose is known for producing high yields of rose hips.
Rose hips are small accessory fruit that certain varieties of roses produce.
Rose hips are sought-after for culinary or medicinal purposes. They are packed with vitamins C, A, E, and K.
If you’re interested in the production of rose hips, then consider growing the Roemer’s Hip Happy rose.
Rose hips are more abundant when they receive adequate pollination from bees or butterflies.
We recommend avoiding the use of harsh pesticides that could unintentionally harm beneficial insects.
Furthermore, planting companion plants that attract bees can help increase the presence of pollinators in your garden.
When harvesting rose hips, refrain from picking the fruit until they have fully ripened on the plant.
The ripened rose hips should be vibrant in color and slightly soft to the touch.
USDA growing zone: 5b through 9b.
7. Flamingo Kolorscape Rose
| COLOR: Deep Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun, Partial Shade |
The Flamingo Kolorscape rose is capable of being grown under partial shade.
This is a great choice to fill out areas of the garden that may not receive a solid 6 hours of sunlight per day.
You can still have the beauty of pink roses without abundant sunlight.
While roses grown in partial shade may grow smaller and less frequently, there are some benefits to partial shade roses.
For starters, the roses will remain lively and vibrant for a longer period of time.
Prolonged sun exposure can cause the roses’ hue to fade and wither faster, and with partial shade, your roses will be protected from premature aging.
Partial shade roses will need more cultural care to prevent mildew from forming.
Always water your roses at the base of the plant to prevent wet foliage and yearly prune any excess branches in order to promote airflow between the branches.
USDA growing zone: 4 through 9.
8. Marie Daly Rose
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Musk Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Marie Daly rose is known for having nearly thornless branches.
This rose is a very safe choice to plant in walkways, patios, or areas that have high foot traffic and are privy to a lot of people.
You can safely grow your Marie Daly roses without the worry of unsuspecting children or pets getting pricked by a thorn.
USDA growing zone: 6b and warmer.
9. Francis Meilland Rose
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Very Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Citrus, Fruity, Old Rose Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 7ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Gardeners who live in rainy, humid climates should highly consider growing the Francis Meilland rose.
This rose is known for being tolerant of wet, rainy conditions and is very disease resistant.
Typically, roses are sensitive to high moisture conditions, due to the increased risk of fungal diseases (such as mildew or blackspot).
However, the Francis Meilland is an exception to this due to its tolerance of rainy conditions.
If you live in a location that is privy to rain, then certainly consider the Francis Meilland rose.
USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.
10. John Davis Rose
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 7ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Native to Canada, the John Davis rose is specially bred to survive some of the harshest cold weather conditions.
It is hardy to zones as low as 2b, which is known to have very brief warm seasons and long, frozen winters.
The John Davis rose is the answer to gardeners who are looking for light pink roses, yet feel restricted due to their climate circumstances.
Despite being very hardy to cold climates, the John Davis does have some susceptibility to diseases.
Therefore, we still implore gardeners to practice good cultural care by regularly turning their rose plants and avoiding overhead watering.
The key to preventing most rose diseases is to increase the airflow/evaporation and decrease the excess moisture.
USDA growing zone: 2b and warmer.
11. La Marne Rose
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The La Marne rose is a perpetual bloomer.
It will continuously produce flowers throughout the entire growing season.
In order to ensure that you get the most out of your blooms, it is important to feed your pink roses with a balanced fertilizer to give them enough nutrients to bloom through the whole season.
We suggest treating your roses with a balanced NPK fertilizer that is specially designed for roses.
The first time you should feed your plant is at the beginning of the spring just as the new growth is coming in.
The second time will be just prior to when the buds begin to form, around late spring to early summer.
USDA growing zone: 7 and warmer.
12. Pink Pet Rose
| COLOR: Lilac Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 6ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Pink Pet rose is known for being very tolerant of hot weather conditions and is capable of withstanding zones as high as 10b.
This variety of pink roses is perfect for gardeners who live in hot, sunny climates.
The quality of the Pink Pet rose will not falter when exposed to these extreme weather conditions, unlike most other varieties of pink roses.
Be advised that if you are growing roses in very hot conditions, keep a watchful eye on the roses’ water intake as they will require watering more frequently.
A good rule of thumb is to water your roses when the first few inches of soil have dried up.
The soil should be uniformly moist, but not waterlogged.
USDA growing zone: 5b through 10b.
13. Quietness Rose
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun, Partial Shade |
The Quietness rose is tolerant of partial shade conditions, which is ideal for gardeners who have limited sunlight or are looking for a plant to fill out the shaded areas of their garden.
In addition, Quietness roses are also disease-resistant, which is very convenient for partial shade roses.
They will be less susceptible to fungal and bacterial diseases that other roses would be privy to in shady conditions.
USDA growing zone: 5a through 9b.
14. Rosenstadt Freising Rose
| COLOR: Pink Blend | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Little To No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Rosenstadt Freising rose is known to have little to no fragrance, which makes it perfect for those who are sensitive to strong aromas.
You can still enjoy the sight of a beautiful pink rose shrub without the aroma.
Due to their medium height, they are best grown as a low hedge or for borders.
USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.
15. Cream Veranda Rose
| COLOR: Pink Salmon | BLOOM SIZE: Medium To Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Cream Veranda rose is commonly grown as a container rose.
While container roses are convenient for their mobility, container roses will require more care as opposed to in-ground roses.
This is due to the finite soil space in the pot. Both nutrients and water deplete at a much faster rate.
We suggest keeping a close eye on your plants’ soil levels.
When the first few layers of soil are dry, it is time to hydrate your roses.
In addition, we suggest feeding your roses with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the active growing season.
USDA growing zone: 6b and warmer.
16. Roxy Rose
| COLOR: Deep Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild, Sweet Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Roxy rose is a miniature rose that is best grown in containers.
Related: 8 Miniature Roses You Can Plant In Pots
One of the specific care tips for growing container roses is that they will eventually need to be repotted into a more comfortable home.
Some of the signs that a rose needs to be put in a larger pot are stunted growth and roots visibly peaking out from the drainage holes.
Select a new pot that is slightly larger than the previous one- about 2 to 4 inches larger in diameter.
Gently loosen the tight root ball and repot your roses in new, fresh soil.
Give your plant a deep watering in order to lessen the shock that comes with repotting your plant.
USDA growing zone: 6b through 9b.
17. Stanwell Perpetual Rose
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium To Large | FRAGRANCE: Moderate Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 6ft – 8ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun, Partial Shade |
The Stanwell Perpetual rose is an all-around great pink rose that is suitable for a wide range of climate conditions.
The Stanwell Pepetual is both heat and shade tolerant, as well as disease resistant.
We highly encourage you to consider the Stanwell Perpetual rose if you are searching for a rose variety that is easy to care for.
This particular variety is the ultimate rose for new rose gardeners.
USDA growing zone: 3b through 9b.
18. Topolina Rose
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small To Medium | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Due to its growth habit, the Topolina rose is commonly used as a ground cover in gardens.
The Topolina grows low, reaching no more than 2 feet in height.
However, it has a spread of 3 feet wide.
Consider growing the Topolina rose if you have empty spaces in your garden that need to be filled out.
When planting Topolina roses, spacing out the juvenile plants is a necessity.
It allows for airflow in between individual plants which prevents the prevalence of mildew.
A good rule of thumb is to space the plants about 3 to 4 feet apart from one another.
While they make look sparse at first, the plants will eventually fill out the empty spaces due to their widespread and bushy growth habit.
Related: Pink Groundcover Roses: 8 Best Low-Growing, Easy Care Varieties
19. Dee-Lish Rose
| COLOR: Fuchsia | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Strong, Citrus, Rose Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Dee-Lish rose is a hybrid tea rose, which is known for its long stems, high-centered bloom form, and delightful aroma.
The Dee-Lish rose in particular has a delicious citrus scent, which is one of the main selling points of this pink rose.
We suggest you consider the Dee-Lish rose if you are interested in growing pink roses for the purpose of harvesting.
Dee-Lish roses are not only beautiful growing on the shrub, but they will make excellent cut flowers in a vase.
USDA growing zone: 5a through 9b.
20. Raspberry Kiss Rose
| COLOR: Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Spice Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Raspberry Kiss rose is bred to be extremely resilient to most rose diseases, including mildew and blackspot.
Disease-resistant roses are highly recommended to gardeners who are newcomers to roses, or gardeners with busy scheduling.
Disease-resistant varieties allow you to have a thriving rose bush without a serious commitment.
USDA growing zone: 6 through 9.
21. Eifelzauber Rose
| COLOR: Light Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Large | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Eifelzauber roses are another pink rose variety that is known to be resistant to both blackspot and mildew.
Disease-resistant varieties are a great choice because they allow gardeners to take a more relaxed approach to gardening.
Continue to water your roses close to their base and avoid overhead watering in addition to regularly pruning your plants every spring.
USDA growing zone: 5 through 9.
22. Pink Martini Rose
| COLOR: Salmon-Pink | BLOOM SIZE: Small To Medium | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 1ft – 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Pink Martini roses grow small and are capable of being grown in a container.
Container roses have some added benefits.
They are mobile and can be moved in and out of the home during cold months. That allows the growing season to be extended.
When growing container roses, it is important to use soil that is specific to containers.
These container soils are amended with well-draining materials such as sand or perlite.
The purpose of this is to prevent the soil from becoming too heavy and compact.
Compacted soil will stunt root development, leading to weak plant growth and insufficient flower development.
USDA growing zone: 6b and warmer.
Conclusion
Caring for pink roses is a rewarding experience that allows you to create a captivating environment in the comfort of your own home filled with elegant beauty.
By following the care tips according to each specific rose, you can ensure that your pink roses receive the care they deserve, enabling them to flourish and bloom to their full potential.
With dedication and patience, your garden is certain to turn heads!
