Nootka Rose is a perennial grown for its red blooms, which open in late spring and return year after year. It's hardy across USDA zones 8 through 13 and shrugs off deer. Its late spring flowers are a real draw for honeybees and native bees.
Zones
8-13
pH Range
6.5-7
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Nootka Rose is
Nootka Rose grows as a perennial. It blooms red in late spring. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Nootka Rose
Nootka Rose grows in USDA zones 8 through 13. Nootka Rose does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 6.5 to 7, on well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
8-13
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
6.5 - 7
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
7°F
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Frost-Free Days
0+
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Start the season right
Plant nootka rose in part sun with at least 4 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Nootka Rose prefers pH 6.5 to 7 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut nootka rose blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — nootka rose isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Nootka Rose is a standout pollinator plant — high value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Nootka Rose thrives
Nootka Rose is hardy across USDA zones 8 through 13. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 8–13·Where Nootka Rose growsOpen map →
Continental US shown — Alaska and US Pacific territories sit outside the federal map's polygon dataset.
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Nootka Rose can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Nootka Rose in my zone?
Nootka Rose grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 13 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Nootka Rose?
Most growers plant nootka rose after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Nootka Rose need?
Nootka Rose does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Nootka Rose need?
Nootka Rose prefers soil pH 6.5 to 7, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Nootka Rose attract pollinators?
Yes — nootka rose's flowers are a strong nectar and pollen source for honeybees and native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Nootka Rose safe for pets?
Nootka Rose is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.