Red rose bushes are a classic and timeless way to spruce up your landscape, but there are so many varieties of the rose bush to choose from.
In this article, we have carefully selected a group of 12 red rose bushes, each with their own special attributes that suit any gardener.
1. Mandarin Ice Rose
Mandarin Ice rose was bred by W. Kordes & Sons, in Germany, in 1999.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Mandarin Ice rose is incredibly resistant to both mildew and blackspot.
Disease-resistant varieties such as this are highly recommended to gardeners with not much of a background in rose cultivation.
If you’re a newcomer to roses and are looking for a red rose bush without the worry of disease, then the Mandarin Ice is for you.
Mandarin Ice roses are known to attract bees to the garden.
Bees are an absolutely vital part of any healthy ecosystem and their presence will benefit the health of all of your other plants, not just the roses.
2. Out Of Rosenheim Rose
Out of Rosenheim rose was bred by Tim Hermann Kordes in Germany, in 2002.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Out of Rosenheim roses are immensely gorgeous and commonly used as cut flowers, they are known for having mild fragrance.
This makes the Out of Rosenheim an excellent gift to loved ones who are sensitive to fragrance. They can enjoy the beauty of a red rose bush without sensory troubles.
Out of Rosenheim rose bushes are not fussy about their growing conditions and are known to survive in a vast range of soil types and pH levels.
To achieve a flourishing, healthy bush, it is best to provide your plant with fertile, moist soil with a pH level of around 6.0 to 6.5.
3. Miracle On The Hudson Rose
Miracle on the Hudson rose was bred by Robert Neil Rippetoe in the United States, in 2006.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium- Large | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 3ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Miracle on the Hudson rose is a medium-sized red bush.
Due to its somewhat short stature, it is an ideal shrub rose for container planting.
Container planting has a lot of pros, but there are some different approaches compared to in-ground planting.
Your rose bushes should have very well-draining soil.
Adding perlite, sand, or orchid bark throughout the soil helps increase the drainage of your plant’s soil, which results in less moisture becoming trapped.
In addition, it is recommended to repot your roses whenever the root ball has outgrown its container.
Typically you’ll find yourself repotting your roses around every 2 to 3 years.
When repotting, it is necessary to repot to a planter that is slightly larger than the previous.
Selecting a significantly larger pot actually has a counterproductive effect. It can risk sending the plant into shock if there’s too much of a size difference.
4. Ruby Ice Rose
Ruby Ice rose was bred by Tim Hermann Kordes in Germany, in 1999.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Small To Medium | FRAGRANCE Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Ruby Ice is an undeniably gorgeous red rose bush, but it is unfortunately privy to rust fungus.
The earliest signs of rust are orange, yellow, and black spots overwhelmingly covering the leaves of the rose bush.
Eventually, the whole plant over overtaken by the fungus.
Of course, the disease is not fun, but it is easily preventable with a couple of easy tips.
We always suggest maximizing airflow for your plant.
Space each individual rose bush 2 to 4 feet apart from one other.
When springtime comes, perform a complete pruning regimen to remove excess foliage.
And finally, we suggest watering your bushes close to the base of the plant, this prevents unnecessary moisture from wetting your leaves.
5. Francis Dubreuil Rose
Francis Dubreuil rose was bred by Francis Dubreuil in France, in 1894.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Small To Medium | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild, Apple Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 8ft – 9ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Like many other tea roses, the Francis Dubreuil rose grows upright with a unique “weak neck” bloom form.
This peculiar bloom form makes the Francis Dubreuil rose quite the landscape decor.
Because of their incredible fragrance, we recommend planting your Francis Dubreuil roses in a location where you are likely to catch a whiff of its delightful aroma, such as near a patio or by a door.
6. Thrive! Rose
Thrive! Rose was bred by James A. Sproul in the United States, before 2008.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft – 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
When you first plant your Thrive! bushes, they will require a hearty amount of water to help them become established.
For the first couple of months after transplanting your bushes, keep the soil consistently moist, but do not allow the soil to become overwhelmed with water.
A good rule of thumb would be to wait until the first few inches of soil have dried up before rehydrating your plant.
When your Thrive! roses are matured and established, you can greatly reduce the water, only watering your bushes when their soil is nearly dried.
7. Carefree Spirit Rose
Carefree Spirit rose was bred by Alain Meilland and Jacques Mouchotte in France, in 2007.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 5ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
While you may think your Carefree Spirit roses are irresistibly beautiful, some pests may agree with you as well.
Pests such as aphids, leafhoppers, and scale are a few examples of pests that you might encounter on your rose bushes.
Fear not, these pests can be curtailed using simple, natural methods.
Aphids have a surprisingly weak hold on plants and can be swiftly doused with cold water.
Spray your plant a few times to shake the colony of aphids off for good. They’re too weak to climb back up.
In addition, horticultural oils such as neem oil are safe and effective natural insecticides.
You may have to spray a few rounds of neem oil in order to squander the pests once and for all.
8. Oso Easy Cherry Pie Rose
Oso Easy Cherry Pie rose was bred by Alain Meilland in France, in 1999.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Strong Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
True to its name, the Oso Easy Cherry Pie rose is a remarkably low-maintenance plant to care for!
This particular variety of roses requires very little pruning, unlike most other rose varieties.
You can opt to shape the bush, but it is entirely optional.
Due to its low-growing habit and widespread, the Oso Cherry Pie is commonly grown as a groundcover rose.
We highly recommend this variety when you have empty spaces in your landscape that need to be filled.
9. Showbiz Red Rose Bush
Showbiz rose was bred by Mathias Tantau, Jr. in Germany, in 1980.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: Mild, Sweet Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Showbiz rose bush is known for having a growth pattern that is often described as busy and dense.
It is important to perform a large spring pruning in order to keep the plant looking neat.
Pruning your Showbiz bushes is no different from many other rose varieties.
Always start with dead or diseased branches before cutting back any canes that are crossing.
10. Kardinal Kolorscape Rose
Kardinal Kolorscape rose was bred by Tim Hermann Kordes in Germany, in 2001.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: No Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Kardinal Kolorscape rose has a great tolerance for heat, being hardy up to USDA zone 11.
If you live in a climate with blistering summers, it is important to provide your rose bushes with ample water to keep them hydrated and healthy in the height of summer.
Typically, rose bushes should receive 2 inches of water per week, but if you find that your roses are drying faster, don’t hesitate to provide them with enough hydration.
In addition, Kardinal Kolorscape roses are tolerable in partial shade conditions and do not need full sun to survive.
If you think your climate has a higher intensity than others, use your best judgment and plant your roses in an area that receives some relief from the sun.
11. Kashmir Red Rose Bush
Kashmir rose was bred by Peter Ping Lim in the United States, in 2008.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 4ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
Including a fertilizer routine for your, Kashmir rose bushes is a crucial step to encouraging healthy, vigorous growth.
We recommend applying a slow-release fertilizer that is specially tailored to roses.
This fertilizer can be applied all the way up until July. Do not fertilize your plant any later, as to allow the plant time to enter its winter dormancy.
It is recommended to avoid pruning your Kashmir rose bushes in the first year of owning your roses.
After one year, it is recommended to perform a full ring pruning for your rose bush.
12. Home Run Rose
Home Run rose was bred by Tom Carruth in the United States, in 2001.
| COLOR: Red | BLOOM SIZE: Medium | FRAGRANCE: None To Mild Fragrance |
| PLANT SIZE: 2ft – 3ft | FLOWERING: Repeat Flowering | PREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sun |
The Home Run rose is well-known as a highly disease-resistant variety of roses.
You can rest easy as this rose variety is unlikely to contract any fungal infections.
Regardless, it is still important to space out your rose bushes as you prepare your landscape.
We recommend spacing your Home Run rose bushes about 3 to 4 feet apart from one another.
Spacing allows the root system to grow to its full potential without the hindrance of a nearby root system.
Conclusion
Red roses are the classic symbol of love and we’re certain that you will fall in love with your red rose bush.
With all the possibilities to choose from, it is not difficult to find your perfect match!
We hope this article has brought you closer to your dream landscape.
