15 Gorgeous Rose Cultivars That Bloom Well Into The Fall And Autumn!
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You know that moment when summer’s almost over, but you’re not ready to say goodbye to your garden? That’s when fall-blooming roses shine most. Forget the idea that roses are just for early summer! Whether you’ve been growing roses for years or you just picked up your first plant, these fall bloomers are here to keep your space cheerful until the chill really sets in.
Sound good?
Then let’s plant some gorgeous fall flowers. Shall we?
15 Gorgeous Roses That Bloom Well Into Fall!
Each rose on this list is a standout pick for autumn color, fragrance, and reliable blooms. These are our handpicked favorites for extending the beauty of your garden well into fall.
1. Sugar Moon
Sugar Moon isn’t shy. It produces bright white blooms that are visible from across the yard. The scent is strong (in the best way), and if you remember to feed and prune it, you’ll get a second round of flowers just when you thought the season was over.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 9.
- Rose Height: 4 to 6 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Pure white.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘WEKmemolo’.
If you plant Sugar Moon near a patio or walkway, you’ll get to experience its wonderful scent even more. The fragrance really comes alive at dusk. It’s perfect for evening garden strolls.
2. Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth is the kind of rose that demands attention. The soft pink flowers are perfect for cutting and showing off in a vase. And the best part? It keeps sending up new stems right through the fall, so you don’t have to do much to keep the show going.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5b through 9b.
- Rose Height: 5 to 7 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Clear pink.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’.
Queen Elizabeth was named after the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II back in 1954. It’s stayed a garden favorite ever since. The fancy title doesn’t have anything to do with the popularity, though. It’s a genuinely gorgeous rose, fancy title or not.
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3. Crystal Fairy
Crystal Fairy looks sweet and delicate, but don’t fool yourself. It’s tough as nails! The little pink flowers keep coming, even after a few frosty nights. I love planting it along borders, where it fills in with a pop of color when other plants are calling it quits.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 through 9.
- Rose Height: 2 to 3 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Small white blooms.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘SPEkren’.
Try planting Crystal Fairy beneath taller roses. It acts like a living mulch and keeps weeds at bay while filling your garden’s lower level with nonstop color.
4. Dick Clark
Dick Clark is a real show-off. The flowers start creamy and then pick up wild pink and burgundy edges as the weather cools. In the fall, you’ll catch yourself stopping to stare at the wild color changes. Sometimes it looks like a totally different plant than it did in July.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 9.
- Rose Height: 4 to 6 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Cream and lovely cherry-pink to burgundy edges.
- Scientific Name: Rosa’ Dick Clark’.
One of the most incredible things about Dick Clark is how its flower colors shift as the weather changes. In the fall, you might spot different shades on the same plant. It’s almost like the bush is wearing a new outfit every day.
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5. Arthur Bell
Arthur Bell is my go-to for late-season yellow. The scent is bright and citrusy, and you can count on it to keep blooming when most other roses finish. If you want your garden to smell amazing in October, don’t skip this one.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 9.
- Rose Height: 3 to 4 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Golden yellow.
- Scientific Name: Rosa’ Arthur Bell’.
Arthur Bell really saves his best for last. Its fragrance gets even stronger as the weather cools. October blooms are lovely and memorable.
6. Heritage
Heritage is for anyone who loves that classic, old-rose scent. The pink flowers come in waves, and honestly, the autumn flush is beautifully fragrant. I’ve had friends stop in their tracks to get a whiff.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 10.
- Rose Height: 4 to 5 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Soft pink.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘AUSblush’.
If you gently trim off faded blooms after each wave, Heritage will reward you with another round of flowers. The fall flush usually has the most beautiful, classic rose shapes.
7. New Dawn
New Dawn is a bit of garden history. Those light pink flowers glow, especially in the softer autumn sun. It’s a climbing rose, so just let it loose on a trellis or fence and enjoy the fall blooms. No special pampering needed.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 through 9.
- Rose Height: 12 to 20 feet (climber).
- Flower Colors: Pale pink.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘New Dawn’.
Did you know New Dawn was the very first rose to get a U.S. plant patent, back in 1930? It actually helped change the way new plants are protected and shared.
8. Sally Holmes
Sally Holmes is the definition of easygoing. Creamy white flowers with yellow centers pop up in clusters, and you barely have to think about disease. Even if your garden throws it some curveballs, it just keeps going, blooming right up to the first chills.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 10.
- Rose Height: 6 to 8 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Creamy white with golden centers.
- Scientific Name: Rosa’ Sally Holmes’.
Sally Holmes isn’t just pretty. Its simple flowers are great for bees and butterflies, and the orange hips that come later give birds something to snack on all winter.
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9. Knock Out Roses
Knock Out roses are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it plants. They don’t need deadheading or fancy care, and the colors actually get brighter as the weather cools. If you want something that looks good with almost no effort, this is it.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 through 11.
- Rose Height: 3 to 4 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Red, pink, yellow, and white variations.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘Radrazz’ (and cultivars).
Knock Out roses are perfect if you don’t have much time to nurture them. They bloom consistently and reliably. Even if you’re a neglectful waterer. Their constant durability makes them a wise choice for any busy (or forgetful) homesteader.
10. Louise Clements
Louise Clements roses are a criminally underrated flower variety. The copper-orange flowers look breathtaking against the orange-tinged fall leaves! And the fragrance is strong enough to catch you off guard (in a good way). Cut a few stems for the house, and you’ll wish you had more of them.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 9.
- Rose Height: 4 to 6 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Copper-orange.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘Louise Clements’.
Louise Clements’ coppery blooms blend beautifully with fall leaves, so your garden naturally looks artfully arranged. No fancy styling required.
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11. Masora
Masora is a showstopper. The flowers have loads of gorgeous petals. Seriously, they can weigh down the stems. They smell like apricots, and you don’t have to baby them. They do their thing, even into fall.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 9.
- Rose Height: 6 to 10 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Peach-pink apricot.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘Masora’.
Masora’s blooms are so packed with petals that they can benefit from support! If you want to show them off, a few stakes or a nearby trellis go a long way.
12. Paris de Yves St. Laurent
Paris de Yves St. Laurent is the rose you want if you love bringing flowers indoors. The pink blooms last forever in a vase, especially when it’s cooler out. Plus, the scent is subtle so that it won’t overpower other flowers in your arrangements.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 through 9.
- Rose Height: 3 to 4 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Soft pink.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘MEIzoloi’.
If you love fresh flowers indoors, Paris de Yves St. Laurent is a winner. Its blooms last ages in a vase, especially in the fall.
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13. State Of Grace
State of Grace glows in the fall, with colors that remind me of a sunset. The scent is sweet and fruity. Think peaches with a hint of vanilla. It gets stronger as the nights get cooler, almost like the plant knows it’s time to show off.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 9.
- Rose Height: 3 to 4 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Dark pink buds opening to golden-pink.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘State of Grace’.
Some gardeners say State of Grace smells like ripe peaches with a touch of vanilla. Sweet and almost good enough to eat!
14. Velvet Fragrance
Velvet Fragrance is precisely what it sounds like. Velvety petals and a scent that fills the whole room if you bring a bloom inside. The fall flowers are the deepest red I’ve seen, and they always make me think of classic, old-school romance.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 through 9.
- Rose Height: 4 to 5 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Velvety lipstick-red.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘Velvet Fragrance’.
Just one Velvet Fragrance rose can fill a whole room with its classic scent. If you bring a bloom inside, you’ll see what all the fuss is about.
15. Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo roses are a wild card. The flowers change color depending on the light and temperature. Sometimes they’re rusty red, sometimes with a weird lavender tint. Every time I walk by in autumn, it looks a little different. No two days are the same.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 through 10.
- Rose Height: 3 to 4 feet tall.
- Flower Colors: Smoky rust-red with lavender cast.
- Scientific Name: Rosa ‘WEKcobeju’.
Cinco de Mayo’s colors can appear quite different depending on the lighting. Sometimes the flowers appear rusty red. Other times, they sport a lovely hint of lavender. Collectors call it the “chameleon rose” for a reason.
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Conclusion
Fall doesn’t have to mean a drab garden. Grow some of these gorgeous autumn roses instead. That way, you get one last vibrant color burst and fragrance boom before winter. It’s one of my favorite ways to squeeze a little more joy out of the season. Can’t decide which fall rose cultivar is best? Plant a few of them. You’ll be smiling every time you step outside, even when the air gets chilly.
What about you?
- Are you going to grow a rose garden this year?
- Do you know of any other prominent rose varieties that bloom during fall weather?
- Will you grow other fall flowers, or only roses?
Thanks for reading.
Have a great day!
