Ringo® Rose

Rosa x 'ChewBullseye'

Proven Winners®

Bi-Color Blooms Transform from Yellow-Red to Cream-Pink Throughout the Season
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-8
Grows 3-4 ft Tall and Wide
Sweetly Fragrant Flowers
Ideal for Hedge in Cottage Gardens

$26³⁶

Shipping calculated at checkout.

In Stock

Enter your ZIP code to check shipping availability.

Plant Size

Quart Container

Product variants

Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Ensure this rose receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for maximum bloom production and disease resistance. While it can tolerate very light shade, too little sun results in "leggy" branches and significantly fewer flowers.
Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. If you are working with heavy clay, amend the soil with compost or plant in a raised bed to improve drainage, as roses struggle in waterlogged ground.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the first growing season to help the root system establish. Once mature, water deeply at the base of the plant once a week during dry spells; inconsistent watering often leads to yellowing leaves and stunted flower buds.

Pruning Tips

This variety blooms on new wood, so the ideal time to prune is in early spring just as the green buds begin to swell. Simply cut the shrub back by about one-third to remove old growth and shape the plant, which encourages the vigorous new stems that will support the season's flowers.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a granular, slow-release rose fertilizer in early spring when new growth begins to emerge. Stop fertilizing by late summer (mid-August in colder zones) to prevent pushing out tender new growth that will be damaged by the first hard frost.

Delivery and Shipping

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee

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, Flowering, Reblooming, Disease resistant, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, Container Friendly
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	3-4 ft
Width	3-4 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Bushy, Upright
Blooms In	Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Red, Pink, Yellow, White
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Suitable Space	Indoors, Outdoors
Plant Name	Rose
Botanical Name	Rosa x 'ChewBullseye'
Species	x
Cultivar	ChewBullseye
Class	Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Loosen up and have a good time this season! Add the spectacular color display of the Proven Winners® Ringo® Shrub Rose (Rosa x 'ChewBullseye') to your landscape. Watch in amazement as pretty, single blooms start off as a bold splash of sunny yellow with deep red rings in the center. They start flowering in early summer and keep entertaining you and your guests through fall!

Not only are the astonishing blooms bi-colored, but they also morph over time to offer an entirely new color palette. The petals change from butter yellow to pale cream and the center rings slowly lighten to powerful pink. Study the psychedelic colorway closely as a focal point. Then, take a step back and see the impact of these dynamic Shrub Roses. No matter where you place it, it will entice butterflies and essential pollinators to your landscape. Make a positive impact on your local ecology with these carefree cuties.

Ringo® Rose will keep your toes tapping! Snip the flowers for festive cut flower arrangements. Take them to nursing homes and hospitals as a thoughtful "picker-upper". It's never, ever boring or bland. Use the lush, dark green foliage as a very attractive filler in your bouquets. This easy-care modern Rose stays fresh and crisp on the shrub and laughs at black spot and powdery mildew.

Planting and Application:

Plant this Landscaping Shrub Rose as a background for a flower garden, and you'll never have a bare moment without color. This long-blooming, color-changing selection keeps pumping out flowers to bridge across the growing season. A long hedge of these extraordinary plants makes an easy way to show off your style. Ringo® Rose makes people look twice! Let them take the stage for an amazing display in commercial landscapes. Mass staggered zigzagging to cover an open area in full sun to gain a lot of attention.

Pollinators love these flat, colorful blooms. They'll come for nectar, and stay to explore your flowering vegetable plants, too. The children in your life will love their joyful flowers. Plant them where they can see and appreciate the life Ringo Roses bring to your landscape, perhaps with a stepping stone path nearby.

Pair these unique Roses with a formal setting for a sly touch of humor. Simply swap out annual bedding plants with long-lived Ringo® Roses for a fresh, modern look. Enliven an underutilized part of your yard with their easy charm. Add a pair of hammock chairs for a private destination spot. Keep one in an oversized garden container for an impressionist specimen.

Single Yellow Petals, Red Centers Age to White Petals & Pale Pink Rings
Attract an Incredible Amount of Beneficial Pollinators
Reblooms from Early Summer Through Fall
Wild Amounts of Bi-Colored, Single Blooms
Light-Hearted Indoor Cut Flowers
Award-Winning Upright Landscape Shrub Rose!
Darling of Rose Trials From All Over the World

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Select your planting place with care, and you'll eliminate almost all of the work. Ringo Roses need at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Give them plenty of air circulation and well-drained soil. Create a raised bed, or grow them in containers if you have soil that stays waterlogged after rainfall.

Use Nature Hills Root Booster during planting, as it gives life-long support to the feeder roots. The formula contains symbiotic ingredients that help the roots access micronutrients from the soil. Roses grow at their best with a moderate amount of water given on a consistent basis. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch to cover the root system; then pull it back away from the stems. Feed Ringo® Roses is a good quality, slow-release flowering plant fertilizer. Please follow the directions on the label for reapplication rates.

Prune in early spring with an angled cut above thick buds. Read all you need about pruning Roses, winterizing Roses, and un-wintering Roses in spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!

Full Sun
Regular Moisture Needs
No Deadheading Required
Prune Early Spring
Disease Resistance to Black Spot & Mildew
Field-Tested Proven Winners® Selection

Don't miss the unique gaiety of Ringo® Landscaping Shrub Rose. Place your order for this fab Proven Winners® selection and enjoy a carefree season filled with color! Order yours today from Nature Hills!

Explore More from Nature Hills

The Ringo® Rose is an excellent addition to any collection of flowering shrubs, and gardeners seeking similar reliable performers should explore other roses and proven winners® varieties that offer exceptional garden performance. For those planning their rose garden layout, our guide Shrub Roses: What Are They & The Top 5 For Your Garden! provides valuable insights, while Timing for Pruning Flowering Shrubs helps ensure your roses maintain their best form throughout the growing season.

Ringo Rose makes a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. Browse our Mother's Day flower collection for more spring blooming gift ideas.

Free shipping

On all orders over $199
Plant Sentry™

Compliant guaranteed
Easy returns

Hassle free returns policy
Live Chat

Talk to a real person

Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA hardiness zones is the Ringo® Rose suitable for?

The Ringo® Rose thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This Proven Winners selection handles both cold winters and hot summers while maintaining its disease resistance. Plant in full sun for best flowering performance and cold hardiness.

How tall and wide does the Ringo® Rose grow at maturity?

The Ringo® Rose typically reaches 3-4 feet tall and wide at maturity. This compact size makes it perfect for mixed borders, foundation plantings, or mass plantings where you want reliable color without overwhelming nearby plants.

Does the Ringo® Rose need full sun or can it tolerate partial shade?

Ringo® Rose thrives in full sun locations for optimal flowering and disease resistance. While it can tolerate some partial shade, you'll get the best bloom production and color-changing display in 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily.

What type of soil does the Ringo® Rose prefer and what pH level?

Ringo® Rose thrives in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Like most roses, it prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions for optimal nutrient uptake. Amend heavy clay soils with compost to improve drainage before planting.

How often should I water my Ringo® Rose and what are its drought tolerance levels?

Water Ringo® Rose deeply once weekly during establishment, then reduce frequency as it develops good drought tolerance. This easy-care modern rose is quite resilient once established. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings for best performance. Shop drought-tolerant roses at naturehills.com.

How fast does the Ringo® Rose grow and when will I see blooms?

Ringo® Rose blooms start in early summer and continue through fall in its first growing season. This modern shrub rose establishes quickly and produces its color-changing yellow-to-cream flowers with red-to-pink centers within months of planting. Plant in full sun for best flowering performance.

Is the Ringo® Rose deer resistant?

The product description doesn't specify deer resistance for Ringo® Rose. Most roses have moderate deer resistance since deer typically prefer other plants, but hungry deer may still browse them. For best protection, plant in areas with natural deer deterrents or use fencing if deer pressure is high in your area.

What plants pair well with the Ringo® Rose as companion plantings?

Ringo® Rose pairs beautifully with perennials that complement its yellow-to-cream color changes and dark green foliage. Try purple salvia, blue catmint, or white peonies as foreground plantings. Use the rose as a colorful backdrop for shorter flowering plants that bloom at different times to extend seasonal interest.

Does the Ringo® Rose require regular pruning and fertilizing?

Ringo® Rose is described as "easy-care" and "carefree," requiring minimal maintenance. Like most shrub roses, light annual pruning in late winter helps maintain shape and vigor. Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in spring for best flowering performance.