Light Years Away Rose
Light Years Away is a stunning 2026 introduction that delivers exceptional beauty and unforgettable fragrance. Large clusters of rich deep magenta blooms cover this floribunda rose, creating a bold, colorful display throughout the season. Its intense fruit and citrus fragrance—rated a perfect 10/10—makes it as captivating to the senses as it is to the eye.
Attracts,
Brand,
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,
Evergreen or Deciduous,Deciduous
Family,
Family Name,Rose
Flower Color,Magenta
Bloom Time,Late Spring to Early Fall
Foliage Color,Green
Genus,
Genus Name,Rosa
Model,
Tomato Class,
Tomato Type,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,
Features,
Growth Rate,Fast
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,5b
Harvest Season,
Landscape Uses,Massing, Screening, Garden
Light Needs,Full Sun
Mature Height,4 feet
Mature Width,24 inches
Prune Time,Late Winter Pruning
Self Pollinating,
Water Needs,Average to Moist
Waterwise,
Essentials for Success
For best results, plant using EB Stone Rose & Flower Mix, formulated to support healthy growth and abundant blooms in both containers and garden beds. Pair with EB Stone Sure Start to encourage strong root development and help reduce transplant shock.
Details
The Light Years Away Rose is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a compact, rounded habit of growth. Its average texture blends easily into the landscape, while its abundant flower clusters create a striking focal point from late spring through fall.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:
- Spiny
The Light Years Away Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Mass Planting
- Borders
- General Garden Use
- Cut Flower Gardens
Features
The Light Years Away Rose features large clusters of deep magenta blooms that appear continuously from late spring through early fall. The flowers are complemented by a powerful fruit and citrus fragrance rated 10/10, making this variety a standout for sensory gardens. Dark green foliage provides a handsome backdrop throughout the season, enhancing the vibrant flower color.
Care
Planting & Growing
The Light Years Away Rose will grow to be about 3 to 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of approximately 3 feet. It has a compact, well-branched floribunda habit that fills out evenly and performs well in garden beds and mixed borders. It grows at a moderate rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for many years.
This rose should be grown in full sunlight for best flowering and fragrance. It prefers average to evenly moist, well-drained soil and will not tolerate standing water. It adapts well to a variety of soil types and pH levels and performs reliably in both home gardens and landscape settings.
