Red flowering rose bushes symbolize passion and love, making them a striking addition to any garden. Available in forms like hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, and miniatures, these roses range from compact shrubs to vigorous climbers, perfect for borders, containers, or trellises. Their vibrant hues, from deep crimson to bright scarlet, create bold focal points or romantic accents in any landscape.
These roses thrive in full sun, needing at least six hours of direct light daily to produce their richest blooms. Well-drained soil is essential, and they benefit from deep, infrequent watering to support strong root systems. Mulching helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce weeds, especially in smaller spaces or containers.
Many red roses are repeat bloomers, offering continuous flowers from spring to fall. Their blooms vary from single to fully double, often with a range of fragrances from subtle to intense. Whether used as ground cover, low hedges, or vertical accents, they add dynamic color and structure to garden designs.
Pruning is crucial for maintaining shape and encouraging prolific blooming. A light trim in early spring removes dead or weak stems, promoting healthy growth. Climbers may require tying to supports, while compact varieties need minimal shaping to stay tidy and vibrant.
Most red roses are bred for disease resistance, but proper air circulation helps prevent fungal issues in humid climates. With minimal care, these roses deliver long-lasting beauty, making them ideal for gardeners seeking bold, passionate blooms to enhance their outdoor spaces.
White Flowering Rose Bushes
Mister Lincoln
This hybrid tea rose, originating in the United States in 1964, grows 4–6 feet tall with velvety, deep red, fragrant blooms. Its upright habit and repeat blooming make it ideal for borders, formal gardens, or as a striking cut flower in full sun.
Don Juan
Introduced in the United States in 1958, Don Juan is a climbing rose reaching 8–10 feet. Its large, deep red, double blooms carry a rich fragrance, perfect for trellises, fences, or arbors in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Chrysler Imperial
Originating in the United States in 1952, this hybrid tea rose grows 4–6 feet, producing dark red, fragrant, double blooms. Its vigorous growth and classic rose scent make it a favorite for garden beds or as a cut flower.
Ingrid Bergman
This hybrid tea rose, bred in Denmark in 1984, reaches 3–5 feet with vibrant red, slightly fragrant blooms. Its disease-resistant foliage and continuous flowering suit borders, containers, or mixed plantings in full sun.
Double Delight
Developed in the United States in 1977, Double Delight grows 4–5 feet, featuring unique red-edged, creamy blooms that turn redder with age. Its strong fragrance and repeat blooming make it a standout for gardens or as a cut flower.
Red Knock Out
Introduced in the United States in 2000, this shrub rose grows 3–4 feet with bright red, single blooms. Its compact form, disease resistance, and continuous flowering make it perfect for low hedges, borders, or containers.
Altissimo
This climbing rose, bred in France in 1966, reaches 8–10 feet with large, single, bright red blooms. Its vigorous growth and light fragrance make it ideal for covering walls, fences, or pergolas in sunny gardens.
Dublin Bay
Originating in New Zealand in 1975, Dublin Bay is a climber growing 8–12 feet, bearing clusters of deep red, double blooms. Its disease resistance and repeat flowering suit arbors or trellises in full sun.
Blaze of Glory
Introduced in the United States in 2000, this climbing rose reaches 10–12 feet with vivid orange-red blooms. Its vigorous habit and continuous flowering make it a bold choice for vertical accents or large garden structures.
Crimson Glory
Bred in Germany in 1935, Crimson Glory is a hybrid tea rose growing 3–5 feet with deep crimson, highly fragrant blooms. Its classic form and rich scent make it perfect for formal gardens or as a cut flower.
Sympathie
This climbing rose, originating in Germany in 1964, grows 8–10 feet with bright red, double blooms and a mild fragrance. Its hardy, disease-resistant nature suits trellises, fences, or walls in sunny conditions.
Red Drift
Introduced in France in 2008, Red Drift is a low-growing rose reaching 1.5–2 feet with small, bright red flower clusters. Its spreading habit and repeat blooming make it ideal for ground cover, edging, or containers.
Ruby Ruby
This miniature rose, bred in the United States in 2004, grows 1.5–2 feet with vivid ruby-red blooms. Its compact size and continuous flowering suit small gardens, patio pots, or border accents in full sun.
Falstaff
A David Austin rose from the United Kingdom, introduced in 1999, Falstaff grows 4–5 feet with deep crimson, cupped blooms and a strong old-rose fragrance. Its bushy habit suits mixed borders or as a specimen plant.
Firefighter
Bred in the United States in 2000, Firefighter is a hybrid tea rose growing 4–6 feet with deep red, fragrant, double blooms. Its upright habit and repeat flowering make it a striking choice for formal gardens, borders, or as a cut flower in sunny locations.
Crimson Bouquet
Introduced in Germany in 1999, Crimson Bouquet is a grandiflora rose reaching 4–5 feet with clusters of bright red, double blooms. Its disease-resistant foliage and continuous blooming suit mixed borders or mass plantings in full sun.
Red Eden
This climbing rose, bred in France in 2002, grows 8–10 feet, producing large, deep red, double blooms with a mild fragrance. Its vigorous growth and repeat flowering make it ideal for arbors, pergolas, or walls in sunny gardens.
Scarlet Meidiland
Originating in France in 1985, Scarlet Meidiland is a ground cover rose growing 2–3 feet tall and spreading wide with vivid red, single blooms. Its low-maintenance, disease-resistant nature is perfect for slopes, borders, or mass plantings.
Little Red Hedge
Bred in the United States in 2003, this shrub rose reaches 2–3 feet with clusters of small, bright red flowers. Its compact, bushy form and continuous blooming make it ideal for low hedges, containers, or garden edges.
Red Ribbons
Introduced in the United States in 1990, Red Ribbons is a ground cover rose growing 2–3 feet with bright red, single blooms. Its spreading habit and disease resistance suit large-scale ground cover or low borders in full sun.
Munstead Wood
A David Austin rose from the United Kingdom, bred in 2007, Munstead Wood grows 3–4 feet with deep crimson, rosette-shaped blooms and a strong, fruity fragrance. Its compact habit suits borders or as a specimen plant in sunny gardens.
Rouge Royale
Originating in France in 2000, Rouge Royale is a hybrid tea rose reaching 4–5 feet with rich red, highly fragrant blooms. Its upright growth and repeat flowering make it a favorite for formal gardens or as a cut flower.
Red Leonardo da Vinci
Bred in France in 1994, this floribunda rose grows 3–4 feet with clusters of deep red, double blooms. Its disease-resistant foliage and continuous flowering suit borders, containers, or mixed plantings in full sun.
Tess of the d’Urbervilles
This David Austin rose, introduced in the United Kingdom in 1998, reaches 4–5 feet with large, crimson, cupped blooms and a strong old-rose scent. Its bushy growth is perfect for borders or as a focal point in gardens.
Red Sunblaze
A miniature rose from the United States, bred in 1984, Red Sunblaze grows 1–2 feet with small, bright red blooms. Its compact size and repeat flowering make it ideal for containers, edging, or small garden spaces.
Dortmund
Originating in Germany in 1955, Dortmund is a climbing rose reaching 8–10 feet with single, bright red blooms and golden centers. Its hardy, disease-resistant nature suits fences, trellises, or walls in sunny conditions.
Livin’ Easy
Introduced in the United States in 1992, this floribunda rose grows 3–4 feet with vibrant orange-red blooms that fade to deep red. Its disease resistance and continuous blooming make it perfect for borders or containers.
Trumpeter
Bred in the United Kingdom in 1977, Trumpeter is a floribunda rose reaching 2–3 feet with bright red-orange, double blooms. Its compact habit and prolific flowering suit low borders, containers, or mass plantings.
Red Fairy
This polyantha rose, originating in the United States in 1995, grows 2–3 feet with clusters of small, deep red blooms. Its spreading habit and repeat flowering make it ideal for ground cover or low hedges in sunny gardens.
Showbiz
Introduced in Germany in 1981, Showbiz is a floribunda rose growing 2–3 feet with clusters of bright red, double blooms. Its compact form and continuous flowering make it a great choice for borders or containers.
Scarlet Bonica
Bred in France in 1985, Scarlet Bonica is a shrub rose reaching 3–4 feet with clusters of vivid red, semi-double blooms. Its disease-resistant foliage and repeat flowering suit hedges, borders, or mixed plantings in full sun.
Crimson Sky
Introduced in Germany in 2007, Crimson Sky is a climbing rose reaching 8–10 feet with large, deep red, double blooms and a mild fragrance. Its vigorous growth and repeat flowering make it a stunning choice for trellises, fences, or pergolas in full sun.
Red Eden Mini
Bred in France in 2002, Red Eden Mini is a miniature rose growing 1–2 feet with small, deep red, double blooms. Its compact size and continuous blooming suit containers, edging, or small garden spaces with well-drained soil.
Oklahoma
This hybrid tea rose, originating in the United States in 1964, grows 4–6 feet with dark red, highly fragrant, double blooms. Its upright habit and repeat flowering make it ideal for formal gardens, borders, or as a cut flower.
Scarlet Pimpernel
Introduced in the United Kingdom in 1997, Scarlet Pimpernel is a floribunda rose reaching 2–3 feet with clusters of bright red, semi-double blooms. Its compact form and disease resistance suit borders, containers, or mass plantings in sunny spots.
Red Meidiland
Bred in France in 1989, Red Meidiland is a ground cover rose growing 1.5–2 feet tall and spreading wide with vivid red, single blooms. Its low-maintenance, disease-resistant nature is perfect for slopes, borders, or ground cover in full sun.
Darcey Bussell
A David Austin rose from the United Kingdom, introduced in 2006, Darcey Bussell grows 3–4 feet with deep crimson, rosette-shaped blooms and a fruity fragrance. Its bushy habit suits mixed borders or as a specimen plant in sunny gardens.
Red Pixie
This miniature rose, bred in the United States in 1972, reaches 1–1.5 feet with tiny, bright red blooms. Its petite size and prolific flowering make it a charming addition to rock gardens, containers, or small borders in full sun.
Care Tips for Red Flowering Roses
Plant these red roses in full sun with well-drained soil, watering deeply but infrequently. Prune in early spring to shape and encourage blooming, removing dead or weak stems. Mulch to retain moisture and deter weeds. Most varieties are disease-resistant, but ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues. These vibrant roses add bold beauty and passion to any garden.