Paint the Town Shrub Rose

Rosa 'BAItown'

Easy Elegance®

Deep Red Blooms Cover Compact Shrub All Season Long with Easy Elegance Performance
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-9
Grows 2-3 ft Tall, 2-4 ft Wide
Sweetly Fragrant Flowers
Excellent Privacy Screen or Hedge

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#2 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Ensure this rose receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day to maintain its vibrant red color and disease resistance. While it can survive in very light shade, too little sun will result in leggy growth and significantly fewer flowers.
Soil: Plant in rich, well-drained soil that holds moisture but never stays soggy. If you are working with heavy clay or loose sand, mix in compost or peat moss to improve drainage and texture for a healthy root system.

Watering Requirements

Water deeply and consistently during the first growing season to help the roots establish, checking the soil moisture daily during hot spells. Once established, the plant has decent drought tolerance, but inconsistent watering will lead to leaf stress and a pause in bloom production. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to keep the soil cool and moist without waterlogging the roots.

Pruning Tips

Because Paint the Town blooms on new wood, you should prune it in early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Remove any dead or damaged wood first, then cut the remaining stems back by about one-third to stimulate vigorous new growth. This annual maintenance prevents the shrub from becoming leggy and ensures the new stems are strong enough to support a heavy flush of flowers.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears and again in early summer to support the reblooming cycle. Avoid fertilizing after late August, as high nitrogen late in the season pushes soft new growth that will be damaged by the first winter frost.

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Flowering, Reblooming, Disease resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly, Non-invasive
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	2-3 ft
Width	2-4 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Climbing, Spreading, Trailing, Upright
Blooms In	Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Rose
Botanical Name	Rosa 'BAItown'
Species	spp.
Cultivar	BAItown
Class	Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Put on your favorite dress and your best suit and dust off that pair of dancing shoes…because it's time to paint the town! Or at least just your garden with the Easy Elegance® Paint The Town Shrub Rose PP#18,060 (Rosa 'BAItown') and the dense, deep red blooms that cover this diminutive shrub from top to bottom!

Why choose an Easy Elegance® Rose like Paint The Town? Just take a look at those gorgeous big flower heads that rebloom for months! Adding a bold splash of color to your landscape from late spring through the first frost of fall with a shrub that stays compact and tight. Like the broad strokes of a paintbrush, a colorful pocket square, or that perfect shade of lipstick for a special occasion, this Easy Elegance® Rose selection remains a classic with ease!

Paint the Town is much tougher and way more relaxed than other Roses and doesn't require complicated upkeep. The healthy, glossy green leaves make a fabulous contrasting accent (and do a great job staying clean and resisting mildew and black spot)! You might just be amazed at how important this small shrub is for beneficial pollinators and butterflies. They count on the long season of nectar, after all. And for the cost of a high-end bouquet, you'll enjoy gorgeous armloads of blooms for your vase bouquets!

All of this is on an "own root" plant that comes back year after year to deliver the same beautiful performance! There is a good reason people adore Easy Elegance® Rose! We're thrilled to offer this special variety! Paint the Town gives you a traditional look and it's easy enough for complete beginners to grow. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, these resistant Shrub Roses are ready to step out!

Planting and Application:

Red Roses tells the story of humanity in love. Cherish your setting and enhance the experience of your garden guests with Paint the Town Roses. Grow this dreamy red Rose near the edge of your planting beds, or keep them in outdoor containers. You'll find a million places for this versatile red Rose!

Compact, neat and tidy, this trim Shrub Rose is great for containers whether you have a landscape or not! Container gardeners can Paint the Town red starting on their front porch, balcony gardeners can create a splash with rows of formal black tie-quality planters, or you can deck out the back deck in these gorgeous red blooms.

Fill an open area with a mass planting. Commercial property owners will be thrilled with their colorful performance, and so will homeowners! Do the same near your patio planting, and continue the theme along your mixed border. Repeat this phenomenal choice to pull the overall look of your design together. Create vibrant backdrops to your Rose Garden or Cottage Border, or a clean formal edge to a Perennial bed. Sidewalk plantings and paths need not miss out either, just plant a few of these luscious blooms along the length like a red carpet to your yard's favorite destination!

Use liberally in Butterfly Gardens. Plant plenty, so you'll have enough blooms to snip for elegant indoor arrangements...whether you use a single cluster or several in a massed display!

True Red Blooms Held in Abundant Clusters
Shrub Rose With Hybrid Tea-Like Flowers
Showy, Full-Sized Roses
Exceptional Cut Flowers & Wonderful Butterfly Resource
Glossy Dark Green Foliage
Perfectly Suited to Container Gardening, Small Space Gardens & Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Hardy modern Shrub Roses prefer to be planted with lots of sunlight and moving airflow. Give them all day sun if you have it, but at least six hours of full sun a day. Their roots won't tolerate standing water. Look for a site with well-drained soil, or create a raised bed for planting.

Order Nature Hills Root Booster to help your lovely plants access micronutrients their whole life. Beneficial ingredients like mycorrhizal fungus create a symbiotic relationship with the tiny feeder roots. Heavy flowering Roses need a moderate amount of water regularly. Use a flowering plant fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer following the label instructions. Lawn fertilizers should not be used near Roses, as they will reduce the blooming. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch to keep the roots cool, but please don't let it directly rest against the stems.

Bag up fallen leaves in late autumn and place them up in your lawn waste. Read about pruning Roses Here, and about winterizing Roses here, and un-wintering Roses in spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!

Full Sun
Well-Drained Enriched Soil
Provide Moderate Regular Moisture & Mulch
Prune Early Spring
Clean, Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant & Very Cold Hardy
Easy to Grow

Add a sophisticated touch to your landscape - the easy way and have the neighbors see red! Order your own Easy Elegance® Paint The Town Shrub Roses today, and NatureHills.com ship your order when the time is right for planting in your area. Why spend money on a night out on the town when you can create a garden that is just as wildly extravagant?

Paint the Town Shrub Rose makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. Browse our Mother's Day flower collection for more spring blooming gift ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paint the Town rose considered a fast-growing or slow-growing shrub?

Paint the Town rose has a moderate growth rate, staying compact and tight as a shrub. This Easy Elegance variety focuses its energy on producing dense blooms from late spring through first frost rather than aggressive growth. Plant in zones 4-9 and expect steady, manageable growth that won't overtake your garden beds.

Is Paint the Town rose deer resistant?

Paint the Town rose is not specifically listed as deer resistant. While Easy Elegance roses are generally tougher than traditional varieties, deer may still browse the foliage and blooms. Consider companion plantings with deer-repelling plants or protective barriers if deer are problematic in your area.

How should I prepare the soil before planting Paint the Town rose?

Paint the Town roses thrive in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Amend heavy clay or sandy soil with compost before planting. Choose a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best blooming performance.

Does Paint the Town rose require regular pruning and fertilizing?

Paint the Town is an Easy Elegance rose that requires minimal pruning and fertilizing compared to traditional roses. Light spring pruning to remove dead wood and shape is sufficient. A balanced fertilizer in early spring will support its months-long blooming period through frost in zones 4-9, available at naturehills.com.

Paint the Town Shrub Rose

Rosa 'BAItown'