Northwest Blooms · Roses
Rosa 'Frida Kahlo'
Frida Kahlo Floribunda Rose
- Rose type
- Floribunda
- Height
- 3 to 4 feet
- Bloom size
- Medium (3–4 in)
- Flower color
- Scarlet red petals striped with gold, intensifying in color as blooms age
- Fragrance
- Mild
About this plant
Rosa 'Frida Kahlo' is a floribunda shrub rose that showcases brilliantly striped blooms blending scarlet red, warm yellow, and bold gold. The medium- to large-sized flowers emerge in small, decorative clusters from late spring through fall, producing a gentle tea-fruity fragrance that enhances both garden and vase. Glossy deep green foliage provides a sleek backdrop for this continual floral display, and the petals often develop a red blush as they age, adding visual depth. The rose's energetic growth habit and clean presentation make it a great choice for hedges, mass plantings, or standout specimens in landscape design.
Bred in the United States by Christian Bédard and Tom Carruth and introduced in 2018, this rose honors the beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It's valued for its reliable reblooming, modern color palette, and strong resistance to disease-qualities that underline its enduring popularity among gardeners.
Planting & care
Roses reward a sunny, open site with at least six hours of direct light, good air movement, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water deeply and less often, soaking the root zone while keeping the leaves dry, and mulch with two to three inches of compost or shredded bark held back from the canes. Feed repeat-blooming roses in early spring as growth starts and again after the first flush, then prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing canes and open the center. Floribundas bloom in generous clusters, and light shaping keeps the framework rounded and full.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Portland International Rose Test Garden.
