Mardi Gras Floribunda Rose

All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner 2008

Mardi Gras is a celebrated Jackson & Perkins floribunda rose introduced in 2008 and honored as an All-America Rose Selections winner the same year. True to its festive name, this rose brings joyful color and lively energy to the landscape, flowering heavily and reliably from late spring through mid fall. Its dazzling clusters begin with apricot-orange to red buds that open into radiant 4-inch double blooms, each holding around 20 petals in a vibrant mix of bright pink, orange, and yellow. A light spicy fragrance enhances their charm, and the blooms make excellent cut flowers—just a single snip yields a cheerful, multicolored bouquet.

This medium-sized shrub forms a rounded, bushy habit that lends structure and fullness to a wide range of garden settings. Mardi Gras is a naturally versatile floribunda, working beautifully in mixed beds, borders, foundation plantings, and low hedges where its warm, shifting tones create a dynamic visual rhythm. The striking color palette pairs well with cool-toned perennials like salvia and catmint or with warm companions such as coreopsis and lantana to build a high-impact display. Its consistent blooming and garden-ready form make it an excellent choice for both new and seasoned rose growers.

Mardi Gras thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing good disease resistance and a vigorous habit that allows it to perform reliably throughout the growing season. Regular watering during establishment and seasonal feeding help support its continual waves of bloom. With its award-winning beauty, festive color blend, and dependable garden performance, Mardi Gras is a standout floribunda that brings long-lasting celebration to every landscape.

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