Grandiflora Rose Care & Growing Guide

Developed in 1954, Grandiflora Roses are a cross between a Floribunda and a Hybrid Tea Rose, gaining the long stems and fragrance of Tea Roses, with Floribunda-style clusters of flowers on the ends of each branch.

Grandifloras are tall, vigorous Roses that produce very large blooms and grow in clusters or 'trusses' rather than single blooms. Due to their gorgeous nature, the blooms are traditionally used in cut flower arrangements because Grandiflora Roses are consistent rebloomers that grow to various shapes and heights and are available in a wide range of colors!

Learn how to care for these dramatic Rose bushes and best use Grandiflora Roses throughout your landscape!

Using Grandiflora Roses In Your Garden
Top 10 Grandiflora Rose Bushes at Nature Hills
Growing Grandiflora Roses!
Garden In Grand Scale With Grandiflora Roses!

Using Grandiflora Roses In Your Garden

With a wide variety of sizes and forms, Grandiflora Roses shine in sunny landscapes throughout a wide range of planting zones! There is sure to be a Grandiflora for you, even if you live in a cold-growing zone of 4–5, a hot zone 8–10 planting climate, or need large shrubs or have a small garden or container garden to enjoy your Grandiflora Rose in!

These Rose bushes are ideal as a background or border planting! Larger Grandiflora Roses are great hedges, backdrops, and barrier plantings, while smaller shrubs add radiant color and flowers all summer through fall to even the tiniest of courtyard gardens! Grandiflora are also excellent as a solo specimen in a prominent sunny location.

Top 10 Grandiflora Rose Bushes at Nature Hills

Grandiflora Roses are the best of both worlds, with long, strong stems and big, bouquet-worthy blooms that show up in flashy clusters. Here are ten Grandiflora Rose Bushes you can grow for tall color, repeat blooms, and that classic Rose garden wow.

Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora Rose: The "queen" of Grandiflora Roses, serving up elegant, soft pink blooms on long stems with a tall, upright habit. A classic cut-flower Rose that keeps its composure with solid disease resistance.
Gold Medal® Grandiflora Rose: A real winner with glowing golden-yellow flowers that read sunshine from across the yard. Strong, vigorous growth makes it a standout for borders and bright, high-impact Rose beds.
Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose: Plum-purple blooms that feel rich and moody, plus the kind of strong fragrance people stop and sniff for. A perfect pick when you want a unique color and serious scent in your Rose garden.
About Face™ Grandiflora Rose: This Rose flips the script with bold bicolor blooms in orange and yellow tones. It's a major "look at me" plant for sunny foundations, mixed shrub borders, and statement plantings.
Strike It Rich® Grandiflora Rose: Golden blooms keep coming back again and again, so your garden stays lively through the growing season. Great repeat flowering and big color make it a solid choice for continuous curb appeal.
Anna's Promise® Grandiflora Rose: Pretty pink blooms backed up by strong stems, so it holds up well in the landscape and in the vase. A dependable, romantic Rose that feels timeless for cottage gardens and formal Rose beds.
Radiant Perfume Grandiflora Rose: Big, classic Rose form paired with standout fragrance that earns its name. Plant it near patios, walkways, or seating areas so everybody gets a whiff as they pass by.
Twilight Zone™ Grandiflora Rose: Deep purple blooms bring drama, like the garden version of a velvet jacket. Perfect for adding bold contrast next to silver foliage plants and lighter Roses.
Coretta Scott King Grandiflora Rose: Elegant white flowers with a refined, luminous look that brightens up any planting. Beautiful in memorial gardens, formal landscapes, and as a calm counterbalance to louder colors.
Rock & Roll™ Grandiflora Rose: Red and white striped petals that look painted on, giving your Rose bed instant energy. A fun, flashy showpiece Rose that brings a little "old-school cool" and a little "new-school wow" at the same time.

Growing Grandiflora Roses!

Grandiflora Roses are simple and easy to work with! Having similar needs as other Roses, requiring full sun with plenty of morning sun, a location with very good air circulation, regular water, and very well-drained soil to thrive. Provide a spring application of Rose fertilizer and another application in the summer according to package directions.

Grandiflora are modern Rose shrubs with great disease-resistance and pest resistance!

How Do You Prune Grandiflora Roses?

Prune off old flower heads to keep the blooms returning all growing season, trimming back to a section of stem with leaves with 5 leaflets. But we suspect you will be snipping plenty of stems for your bouquets, so you won't have to do too much deadheading.

Hardy over a wide range, but in USDA Zones 7 and colder, will need a mound of mulch in late fall to overwinter these just like Hybrid Teas and Floribundas.

Wait to prune your Grandiflora Roses until the spring, just as you begin to see new growth emerging. Check our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog for the full scoop on getting Roses ready for winter and unwintering them in the spring!

Garden In Grand Scale With Grandiflora Roses!

You'll find a fine selection of Grandiflora Roses for sale at Nature Hills Nursery and find the one that works best for you. You can narrow down your choices by using our USDA zone filter to find those suited for your planting zone. You can also narrow down your choices by size and color!

All of our Rose bushes are delivered safely to your home when the planting time is right in your area. Your new Grandiflora Rose Bushes arrive complete with instructions on planting, care, and storage, so you can order knowing you'll have exactly what you need!

Happy Planting!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a grandiflora rose?

A grandiflora rose is a cross between hybrid tea and floribunda roses, developed in 1954 to combine the long stems and fragrance of tea roses with floribunda-style flower clusters. These vigorous shrubs produce very large blooms in clusters rather than single flowers, making them excellent for cut flower arrangements and landscape impact. Grandifloras thrive in zones 4-10 and work well as hedges, borders, or specimen plants in sunny locations. Choose grandifloras when you want tall, dramatic roses that rebloom consistently throughout the growing season.

How to prune grandiflora roses?

Prune grandiflora roses in late winter or early spring when buds begin to swell, typically February through March depending on your zone. Remove all dead, diseased, and weak canes, then cut healthy canes back by one-third to one-half their height, making cuts at a 45-degree angle just above outward-facing buds. Focus on opening the center of the bush for better air circulation and removing any crossing or rubbing branches. Always use clean, sharp pruning shears to prevent disease transmission and promote vigorous new growth.

What are grandiflora roses?

Grandiflora roses are a hybrid cross between Floribunda and Hybrid Tea roses, developed in 1954 to combine the long stems and fragrance of Tea roses with Floribunda-style flower clusters. These vigorous roses produce very large blooms in clusters or "trusses" rather than single flowers, making them excellent for cut flower arrangements and landscape impact. They thrive in sunny locations across planting zones 4-10 and work beautifully as background borders, hedges, or specimen plantings. Choose grandifloras when you want tall, dramatic roses with consistent reblooming performance throughout summer and fall.

Are there any roses in the greenhouse?

We don't maintain a greenhouse at Nature Hills Nursery, but we do offer a wide selection of field-grown and container roses that ship directly to your home. Our Grandiflora roses are available year-round for planting in zones 4-10, with spring being the optimal planting time after your last frost date. Browse our online catalog to find the perfect Grandiflora variety for your climate and garden size, from compact varieties for small spaces to tall specimens that reach 6-8 feet for dramatic backdrops.

Are there natural purple roses?

There are no truly purple roses in nature - roses naturally occur in shades of red, pink, white, and yellow. What many consider "purple" roses are actually deep burgundy, wine red, or mauve varieties that appear purple-toned in certain lighting conditions. Modern breeding has created roses with blue-purple undertones like 'Ebb Tide' and 'Neptune', but these still contain red pigments rather than true blue or purple. For the closest purple appearance, look for dark red Grandiflora or Hybrid Tea varieties and plant them where they'll receive morning sun to intensify their deep coloration.

What is a knock out rose bush?

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What is a knockout rose?

Knockout roses are low-maintenance shrub roses developed for disease resistance and continuous blooming from spring through fall frost. These compact roses typically grow 3-4 feet tall and wide, thriving in zones 4-9 with minimal care compared to traditional hybrid tea roses. Unlike grandiflora roses that produce large clustered blooms on long stems, knockout roses feature smaller single or semi-double flowers that self-clean without deadheading. Plant them in full sun locations where you want reliable color with minimal pruning and spraying requirements.

What color are knockout roses?

Knockout roses are not Grandiflora roses and come in several colors including red, pink, white, yellow, and coral varieties. The original Knockout rose features bright cherry-red blooms, while popular cultivars like 'Pink Knockout' offer soft pink flowers and 'Sunny Knockout' produces bright yellow blooms. These disease-resistant shrub roses thrive in zones 4-9 and bloom continuously from spring through fall. Choose from single or double-flowered varieties based on your preferred bloom style and color needs.

What colors do petite knockout roses come in?

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What is a Grandiflora Rose and how does it differ from Hybrid Tea or Floribunda roses?

A Grandiflora Rose is a hybrid developed in 1954 by crossing Floribunda and Hybrid Tea roses, combining the long stems and fragrance of Hybrid Teas with the clustered flower production of Floribundas. Unlike Hybrid Teas that produce single large blooms or Floribundas with smaller clustered flowers, Grandifloras produce very large blooms in clusters called "trusses" on tall, vigorous plants. These roses are excellent repeat bloomers that thrive in zones 4-10 and work beautifully as background plantings, hedges, or specimen plants in sunny locations.

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