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Fanfare Rose

Rosa 'Fanfare'

shrub

Fanfare Rose is a vibrant shrub rose known for its striking orange-red blooms with yellow-gold bases, creating a dramatic two-tone color effect. It produces clusters of semi-double flowers throughout the growing season and is valued for both garden displays and cut flower arrangements. This disease-resistant cultivar combines ornamental appeal with robust vigor and repeat-blooming characteristics.

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Example Fanfare Rose timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)

  1. Plant Fanfare Rose

    Around Apr 17

    Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.

  2. Tend & protect

    Late spring–summer

    Watering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.

  3. Harvest Fanfare Rose

    Late summer into fall

    Before the first fall frost (≈ Nov 8)

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Growing Conditions

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Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial afternoon shade in hot climates
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Water: Water deeply and regularly, providing 1-1.5 inches per week; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Water at soil level in morning to reduce disease pressure
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Spacing: 36 inches
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Days to maturity: Blooms within 4-6 weeks of planting; reaches mature shrub size in 2-3 years
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Planting depth: Graft union should be 1-2 inches below soil surface in cold zones; at or slightly above in warm zones

Soil

Type: Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter
pH: 6.0-6.5
Amendments:
compost aged manure peat moss perlite for drainage

Growing Zones

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Thrives in zones 5-9, with excellent performance in zones 6-8

5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

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Growth Stages

1

Establishment

2-4 weeks

Newly planted rose with basal shoots emerging and initial root system developing

Water daily for first 2-3 weeks; provide afternoon shade; avoid fertilizing until new growth is 3-4 inches long; mulch around base

2

Vegetative Growth

Spring through early summer

Vigorous cane development with compound leaves; plant reaches 3-4 feet tall and wide

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly; remove diseased or dead wood; thin crossing canes; prune to shape; maintain consistent watering

3

Flowering

6-8 weeks per flush; repeated throughout growing season

Abundant clusters of orange-red flowers with yellow bases appear on new growth; repeat blooms throughout season

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; maintain fertilizer schedule every 4-6 weeks; ensure adequate water during hot periods

4

Late Season Maintenance

Late August through first frost

Fall blooming with reduced vigor; plant prepares for dormancy as temperatures cool

Stop deadheading 6 weeks before first frost to allow hips to form and signal dormancy; reduce nitrogen fertilizer; continue watering until frost

5

Dormancy & Winter Pruning

November through March (varies by zone)

Plant enters winter rest with bare or sparse canes; dormant buds prepare for spring growth

In spring, prune to 18-24 inches tall, removing all dead/damaged wood; open up center for air circulation; apply dormant oil spray if needed

Companion Planting

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Plant with:

lavender catmint salvia gaura ornamental grasses coreopsis alliums delphiniums

Avoid planting near:

black walnut eucalyptus plants requiring wet conditions

Common Pests

  • Hand-pick in early morning; use Japanese beetle traps away from roses; apply neem oil or spinosad; encourage native predators

  • Spray with strong water stream; apply insecticidal soap or neem oil; introduce ladybugs; avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer

  • Increase humidity with morning watering; spray with neem oil; use sulfur dust; introduce predatory mites in severe cases

  • Ensure good air circulation; remove infected leaves; apply sulfur or potassium bicarbonate fungicide; water at soil level only

  • Remove and destroy infected plants; control vector mites with neem oil; no cure exists; maintain healthy vigor to resist infection

Uses

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Rose Water & Petals

Culinary

Petals from Fanfare Rose can be used to infuse rose water for culinary applications, though ornamental roses are not typically food-grade. The striking color makes them visually appealing as cake or dessert garnishes when organically grown. [source]

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Cut Flowers & Arrangements

Household

Fanfare Rose's stunning orange-red and yellow bicolor blooms are excellent for cut flower arrangements, wedding bouquets, and floral designs. The repeat-blooming nature provides abundant fresh flowers throughout the growing season. [source]

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Herbal Remedies

Medicinal

Rose petals have been traditionally used in herbal teas and infusions for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Fanfare Rose petals can be dried for tea blends, though consult herbalists for proper preparation. [source]

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Dried Flowers & Potpourri

Craft

The colorful petals dry beautifully and retain their vibrant orange-red hue, making them ideal for potpourri, dried flower arrangements, and craft projects. Dried petals can be pressed or used whole in resin art. [source]

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Pollinator Support

Wildlife

The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies to the garden, supporting beneficial insect populations. The semi-double flower form allows pollinators better access than fully double varieties. [source]

This is not medical advice. LizPlants is not a medical resource. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using plants medicinally.

Harvest Tips

Cut flowers in early morning when stems are fully hydrated; cut at 45-degree angle above outward-facing leaf set; remove lower leaves below water line; change water every 2-3 days. For garden display, deadhead spent blooms above first 5-leaflet leaf to encourage branching and continuous bloom

Fun Facts

  • 🌱 Fanfare Rose is part of the Knock Out rose series, bred specifically for disease resistance and continuous blooming without deadheading, though deadheading increases flower production
  • 🌱 The distinctive orange-red with yellow-gold base coloring is created through careful cross-breeding and makes Fanfare one of the most photogenic garden roses
  • 🌱 Despite being a modern shrub rose, Fanfare maintains the fragrance genes of classic roses while adding the vigor and disease resistance of wild rose species

Gardening Terms

New to gardening? Learn about terms used in this guide:

Cultivar Deadhead Full Sun Mulch
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