All the Rage!

All the Rage! This large shrub rose has the shiniest leaves in the garden. They are almost as glossy as a camellia. The blooms are just popping out today, in mid-March. This is an early Texas bloomer.

The ‘All the Rage’ rose is a tough, brightly colored shrub rose, known for thriving in Texas gardens. It produces clusters of blooms that open in shades of coral and apricot, fading to soft pink as they age, giving a multi-colored display on the same plant. Bred for resilience, ‘All the Rage’ is highly disease-resistant and performs well in heat, drought, and humidity, making it ideal for Texas landscapes.

All the Rage Multicolored Shrub Rose for Texas

It is part of the Easy Elegance® series of roses, which are bred to combine the beauty of traditional roses with the toughness and low-maintenance care of landscape shrubs. While it has not earned national awards like All-America Rose Selections, it has been recognized in regional trials for outstanding performance with minimal chemical support.

Diseases like black spot and powdery mildew are rare in ‘All the Rage’ when planted with good sun and airflow, although extreme weather can sometimes stress the plant.

Growth Habits of ‘All the Rage’ Rose:

The ‘All the Rage’ rose grows to about 3 to 5 feet tall and spreads about 3 to 4 feet wide. It has a rounded, bushy growth habit, maintaining a neat and full shape with minimal pruning. The plant flushes heavily in spring and again in fall, with sporadic blooming through summer. Its strong, upright branches support large clusters of flowers, and the foliage stays dense and attractive throughout the season.

Q1: What type of rose is ‘All the Rage’?
A1: ‘All the Rage’ is a modern shrub rose, bred for exceptional hardiness, disease resistance, and repeat blooming.

Q2: How tall does ‘All the Rage’ grow?
A2: It typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall and about 3 to 4 feet wide, forming a full, rounded shrub.

Q3: How disease-resistant is ‘All the Rage’?
A3: It is highly disease-resistant, showing strong natural defenses against black spot, powdery mildew, and rust, especially when given full sun and good air circulation.

Q4: Does ‘All the Rage’ tolerate Texas heat?
A4: Yes, it performs very well in the Texas climate, handling high temperatures and humidity with steady blooming, particularly in spring and fall.

Q5: Has ‘All the Rage’ won any major awards?
A5: While it hasn’t earned national awards like AARS, it has been recognized in regional trials and among gardeners for outstanding low-maintenance performance.

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