When Do Roses Bloom, What Months, Based on Zone and Place

We would all like our roses to bloom quickly, and for the longest period of time. But actually, when do roses bloom? And how long do they bloom? Based on your growing zone, or country.

That’s what I’m going through today. To start off here’s a quick answer, then we’ll get into more details…

Roses generally bloom from late spring to early fall. But there are many different types of roses, and they all have different blooming periods. For instance, Hybrid Tea roses typically bloom from May to June, while Floribunda roses tend to bloom from June to September.

But there are a number of variables to this. Your growing zone is one of them, and plant care is another. So I’m going through them here.

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When do roses bloom?

Between Spring and Fall. Some roses will bloom continuously, while others will bloom twice during that time. Expect blooms around eight weeks after your last frost, and six weeks after signs of new growth.

The six-week cycle of regrowth continues once your rose variety produces its first flower.

How long do roses bloom?

Roses typically bloom for six to eight weeks. However, some varieties can bloom for much longer — even up to three or four months for repeat blooms.

And that brings us to when roses stop blooming.

When do roses stop blooming?

Roses typically stop blooming when the weather starts to get cooler in fall and The first frost usually signals the end of the blooming season for most roses.

However, some varieties may continue to bloom until the first frost hits. At that point roses typically go into dormancy — a period of rest — in the late Fall.

As the weather cools and days grow shorter, plants use this time to recharge for the next growing season in Spring when they’ll start the cycle anew.

Of course, they can also stop blooming if they are not getting enough sunlight, water, or nutrients.

You can prune roses at any time, but this ideally is when you should fully prune back your roses.

When do roses bloom over a year?

Different rose varieties will bloom at different times throughout the year.

Of course, the exact blooming period will vary depending on the variety of roses, as well as the growing conditions in your particular region.

It’s largely the growing zone you’re in that will dictate the rose blooming periods.

Here’s a quick summary of when to expect your roses to bloom based on your zones. This covers zones 3 to 7. We’ll look at examples for lower and higher zones a little later and offer some more rose varieties to try.

Zone	First Frost Date	Last Frost Date	Some Suggested Roses
3	Sep 15	May 15	Acicularis, Dart’s Dash, Rugosa
4	Sep 15 – Oct 1	May 15 – May 30	Morden Sunrise, Prairie Fire, Nearly Wild
5	Oct 15	May 15	Hybrid Tea or Floribunda types
6	Oct 15 – Oct 30	Apr 1 – Apr 15	Lady Banks Yellow, Brindabella first lady
7	Oct 15 – Oct 30	Apr 15	Chicago Peach, Garden Party, Chrysler Imperial
8	Oct 10 – Oct 20	Mar 21 – Mar 31	Queen Elizabeth, Arizona, Scarlet Knight
9	Jan 30	Jan 15	Knock Out® roses, Louis Phillippe, Or just about any rose

Roses you can grow in specific zones

Here are some specific roses that are suited to each growing zone. Some varieties of roses can grow in zones 1 and 2. But these are difficult to get consistent results from.

Growing roses in zones 3 to 6 is likely to get mixed results. Of course, the higher the zone here, the more likely you are to get better results.

For roses, zones 7, 8, and 9 are ideal climates in which to see the best and healthiest possible plants and blooms.

Roses to grow in which zones

Zone 1 is a harder place to grow roses, but there are options. I wrote an entire article on roses you can grow in cold climates, so check that out too.

Plus probably the best option is to grow miniature roses in containers so you can bring them under cover during cold weather.

Here are a few you might want to consider based on what zone you are in.

Roses to grow in zone 1

1. The Pearl Tuberose – Zones: 1 – 11 – Annually (perennial in 7 – 11)

Roses to grow in zone 2

1. Purple Pavement Rose – Zones: 2-7
2. White Rugosa Rose – Zones 2 – 7

Roses to grow in zones 3 to 7

1. Hansa Hybrid Rugosa Rose – Zones 3 – 7
2. Champlain Rose Shrub – Zones 3 – 7
3. Winnipeg Parks Rose – Zones 3 – 7

Roses to grow in zones 3 to 9

1. Pink Double Knock Out® – Zones 5 – 9
2. Red Ribbons® Rose – Zones 3 -9
3. Pink Rugosa Rose – Zones 3 – 9
4. Peach Lemonade® Rose – Zones: 3 – 9
5. Miracle On The Hudson™ Rose – Zones: 3 – 9

Roses to grow in zones 4 to 11

1. Red Double Knock Out® – Zones 5 – 10
2. Pink Drift Groundcover rose – Zones 4 – 11
3. Red Sunblaze® Rose – Zones 5 – 11
4. Hot Colored Red Double Knock Out® Rose Tree – Zones 5 – 11

Roses to grow in zones 10 to 12

1. Desert Rose – Zones 10 – 12

So how does this translate to what state or country you’re in?

When do roses bloom in each state or country?

Different roses will bloom in different USDA Hardiness Zones. Check the rose tag and description to find out when you purchase a rose to see which zone it is best suited for.

For more information on when roses will bloom in your country or state, you can consult the following resources:

Here’s a view of the global hardiness zones map.

Here are a few locations, the growing zones, and the general bloom start and end times for that location.

When do roses bloom in Florida?

In Florida, the growing zone is mostly 9b. Roses in this zone will generally bloom from late February to early April, with some varieties blooming as early as January and others blooming as late as May.

When do roses bloom in Arizona?

In Arizona, the growing zone is 8-9. Roses in this zone will usually start to bloom from mid-March to mid-April, with some varieties blooming as early as February and others blooming as late as May. They will bloom until late Fall.

When do roses bloom in Texas?

In Texas, the growing zone is 8-10. Roses in this zone will usually start to bloom from late February to early April, with some varieties blooming as early as January and others blooming as late as May. They will bloom until late fall, or even into early winter if conditions are temperate.

When do roses bloom in California?

In California, the growing zone is 8-10. Roses in this zone will usually start to bloom from late February to early April, with some varieties blooming as early as January and others blooming as late as May. They will bloom until late Fall.

When do roses bloom in New York?

In New York, the growing zone is 4-7. Roses in this zone will usually start to bloom from mid-April to early June, with some varieties blooming as early as March and others blooming as late as July. They will bloom until early fall.

When do roses bloom in Oregon?

In Oregon, the growing zone is 6-9. Roses in this zone will usually start to bloom from early April to mid-May, with some varieties blooming as early as March and others blooming as late as June. They will bloom until early fall.

When do roses bloom in Ohio?

In Ohio, the growing zone is 5-7. Roses in this zone will usually start to bloom from mid-April to early June, with some varieties blooming as early as March and others blooming as late as July. They will bloom until early fall.

When do roses bloom in Seattle?

In Seattle, the growing zone is 7-9. Roses in this zone will usually start to bloom from early April to mid-May, with some varieties blooming as early as March and others blooming as late as June. They will bloom until early fall.

What month do roses bloom in the UK?

Roses in the UK will usually start to bloom from late May to early June, with some varieties blooming as early as the start of April and others blooming as late as July. They will bloom until early to mid-fall.

When do roses bloom in Australia?

Australia generally encompasses growing zones 8-10. Roses in these zones will typically start to bloom from early to mid-October, with some varieties blooming as early as September and others blooming as late as November. They will bloom until late March.

When do roses stop blooming

Roses typically stop blooming when the weather starts to get cooler in fall and The first frost usually signals the end of the blooming season for most roses.

Of course, they can also stop blooming if they are not getting enough sunlight, water, or nutrients.

Different types of roses bloom at different times

There are many different types of roses, and they all bloom at different times. Hybrid tea roses, for example, typically bloom from late spring to early fall, while floribunda roses typically bloom from mid-spring to mid-fall.

When do roses bloom ~ More roses help 🌹

I hope this has helped to answer the question of ‘when do roses bloom.’

If you’re still not sure when your roses will bloom, you can always consult the zone maps for your region. Or indeed your local nursery or gardening center for more specific information for your area.

Be sure to check my other rose-growing articles, and also my tools and resources page.