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Love Rose
Rosa Grandiflora 'Love'
Love Rose is the kind of classic red grandiflora that makes you feel like you’ve got a real rose garden—rich color, long stems, and repeat blooms you’ll actually cut for the house. Give it full sun, don’t crowd it, and water at the base, and it will reward you with that timeless “red rose” look all season long.he 'Love' Grandiflora Rose features both colors, adding extra layers of meaning to these stunning blooms.
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Love Rose for Deep Red Blooms, Long Stems, and Classic Grandiflora Beauty
Classic Red Blooms That Look Elegant From Across The Yard
Love Rose brings that unmistakable “classic red rose” moment to the landscape—rich color, refined bloom form, and a polished look that reads beautifully from the street. The flowers are showy and substantial, giving you a traditional rose garden feel without needing a huge bed to make an impact. If you want a red rose that looks intentional and timeless—more wedding bouquet than wildflower—this one fits the bill.
Red roses can sometimes feel heavy in the garden, but Love Rose stays elegant when you balance it with clean greenery and complementary colors. Pair it with silvery foliage, deep evergreens, lavender-blue perennials, or ornamental grasses for contrast. Place it where you’ll see it often—near an entry, along a sunny walk, or as a focal point in a border—because a red rose this classic deserves a front-row seat.
Long-Stem Flowers For Cutting Gardens And Bold Bouquets
Grandiflora roses are loved for their long stems and impressive flowers, and Love Rose shines when you want blooms you can cut and bring inside. The plant produces sturdy stems that make arranging easy, and the red color instantly elevates a vase—no complicated mix required. If your garden goal includes “flowers for the house,” this is a rose that earns its keep.
Repeat bloom cycles mean you’re not waiting all season for a single flush. With regular deadheading (or cutting), Love Rose keeps producing new buds throughout the growing season. It’s a great choice for gardeners who like to harvest often, share bouquets, and still keep the outdoor plant looking full and attractive.
Upright Growth That Adds Height And Structure To Sunny Beds
Love Rose typically grows into an upright, well-branched shrub that adds height and presence to beds and borders. In many landscapes, it matures around 4–6 feet tall and about 3–4 feet wide, making it an ideal “back of bed” rose or a vertical accent in a mixed border. It looks especially strong when repeated—planting two or three creates a confident, designed look with consistent color.
Because it has that taller grandiflora habit, it’s also easier to layer with lower plants in front—catmint, salvia, hardy geraniums, lavender, or low evergreen shrubs. Give it enough space to develop naturally, and you’ll get better airflow, stronger canes, and more blooms that sit up where you can actually appreciate them.
Easy, Rewarding Care With Sun, Airflow, And Base Watering
The best-looking roses usually come from simple, consistent habits. Give Love Rose full sun, plant it in well-drained soil, and space it so air can move through the canopy. Water at the base rather than overhead—this keeps foliage drier and helps the plant focus on growth and blooms rather than on stress recovery.
Feed in early spring as growth begins, then again after the first major bloom flush to keep repeat flowering strong. Mulch helps stabilize moisture (keep it a few inches off the canes and crown), and a yearly prune keeps the shrub vigorous and productive. Do those basics, and Love Rose becomes the kind of red grandiflora that feels classic, dependable, and genuinely fun to grow.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Mature width: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Sunlight: | Full sun |
| Bloom Time / Color | Late spring to frost (in flushes); rich red |
| Soil Condition: | Fertile, well-drained soil; slightly acidic to neutral preferred |
| Water | Medium; deep watering, allow slight dry-down between waterings |
| Wildlife Value | Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators when blooming |
| Resistance | Not reliably deer resistant; best results with sun + airflow; moderate drought tolerance once established |
| Landscape Uses | Cutting gardens, rose beds, sunny borders, back-of-bed height, specimen shrub, classic red focal point |
How to Care for Love Rose Bush
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Love Rose Bush for years to come!
How should I plant Love Rose?
Plant Love Rose in full sun with well-drained soil and room for airflow. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and set the plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the surrounding soil. Backfill with native soil, water deeply to settle, and shape a shallow watering ring to direct water into the root zone. Add 2–3 inches of mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds, keeping mulch a few inches away from the canes and crown. If your soil stays wet after rain, plant slightly high or improve drainage before planting. A sunny, well-drained start is the simplest way to get stronger canes and better bloom cycles.
How often should I water Love Rose after planting?
Water deeply right after planting, then continue with a deep soak about once per week during the first growing season. In hot weather, sandy soil, or windy sites, increase to twice per week. Deep watering encourages deeper roots, which support better flowering and heat tolerance. After establishment, water during extended dry spells and during heavy bloom cycles. Always water at the base rather than overhead so foliage stays drier. Aim for steady root-zone moisture without keeping the soil constantly wet.
When should I fertilize Love Rose?
Fertilize in early spring as new growth begins, using a rose fertilizer or a balanced slow-release fertilizer. This supports strong cane development and helps the plant build energy for its first big flush of blooms. Water after feeding so nutrients move into the root zone. Feed again after the first major bloom flush to encourage repeat flowering through summer. Avoid heavy late-season fertilizing, which can push tender growth when the plant should be slowing down. Moderate, consistent feeding produces the best flowers.
When and how should I prune Love Rose?
Prune in late winter or early spring before active growth begins. Remove dead or damaged wood first, then thin weak and crossing canes to open the plant for airflow. Make clean cuts just above outward-facing buds to encourage a balanced shape and strong, bloom-producing stems. During the season, deadhead spent blooms to promote rebloom and keep the plant tidy. Avoid harsh pruning during extreme heat. An annual structural prune plus regular deadheading keeps Love Rose vigorous and full of long-stem flowers.
