Jesus R.
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I recently bought their 1 gallon and I was so happy to receive a well sized rose with seven stems! They did a really good job growing these as the stems were pretty thick.David Austin® The Cottage Rose®
Martin Frobisher
Potted Rose BushA Rose That Explores the Cold
$134.00
Ships from California in 1 to 3 business days, all year round.
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Estate Rose™ Potted Rose Bush
$134.00
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If your rose doesn’t make it in its first year, approved claims get store credit for the plant’s price.
Grown in California
Living plants, grown and shipped from California.
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Ships from California in 1 to 3 business days, all year round.
About this rose
About Martin Frobisher
About Martin Frobisher Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘Martin Frobisher’ — Martin Frobisher
🧬 Breeder: Agriculture Canada (Dr. Felicitas Svejda)
🌹 A famously hardy Hybrid Rugosa rose bred to thrive where winters are severe.
Martin Frobisher is a celebrated Hybrid Rugosa rose developed in Canada for exceptional cold tolerance and garden reliability. Producing soft pink, double blooms in generous clusters, this rose brings classic beauty to even the harshest climates. Its flowers open with a gentle, old-fashioned charm, balanced by a sturdy shrub habit that performs reliably year after year. This is a rose built for resilience without sacrificing grace.
Martin Frobisher was a 16th-century English explorer and naval officer best known for his early voyages in search of the Northwest Passage. Sailing to the Arctic regions of North America in the 1570s, he became one of the first Europeans to explore what is now eastern Canada. His expeditions, marked by resilience and determination in harsh conditions, made his name synonymous with endurance and northern exploration—an apt legacy for a rose bred to thrive in cold climates.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
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🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Rugosa
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🎨 Color: Soft, clear pink
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🌸 Bloom Form: Double blooms borne in clusters
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📏 Bloom Size: Medium
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🔁 Flowering Habit: Blooms in flushes throughout the season
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🌼 Fragrance: Strong fragrance
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🌿 Foliage: Matte green, Rugosa-style foliage with excellent toughness
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
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🌱 Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub with strong, winter-hardy canes
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↕️ Height: Approximately 4–6 ft
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↔️ Width: Approximately 4–5 ft
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❄️ Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8 — extremely cold hardy
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☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
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🛡️ Disease Resistance: Very strong — well suited to low-spray and cold-climate gardens
💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It
Martin Frobisher is legendary for a reason. It stands strong through brutal winters, rebounds beautifully in spring, and rewards gardeners with soft pink blooms and dependable performance. For northern gardens, rugged landscapes, and gardeners who want roses without worry, this is one of the most trusted names ever bred.
🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations
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Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil
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Spacing: Allow 4–5 ft for mature spread
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Watering: Moderate; once established, this rose is notably tolerant
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Pruning: Minimal — remove dead wood in spring; avoid heavy pruning
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Maintenance: Exceptionally low-maintenance compared to traditional roses
Before planting
Keep your rose in its pot in a sunny spot and water it well while you prepare the bed. Choose a place with at least six hours of sun and soil that drains well. Water the pot thoroughly an hour before planting.
Planting your potted rose
Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and about as deep. Ease the rose out, loosen any circling roots and set it so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Backfill with garden soil mixed with compost, firm gently and water deeply.
First season watering and care
Water deeply two to three times a week through the first season, more often in hot weather, letting the top inch of soil dry between waterings. Mulch keeps the roots cool. Start feeding once new growth appears, and remove spent blooms to keep the flowers coming.
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Rose Details
Flower Color
Blush or Pink
Fragrance Intensity
Strong
Rose Type
Rugosa
Mature Height
5 to 6 ft
Mature Width
3 to 4 ft
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zones 6 to 9, 4 to 5, 3
Flower Form
Fully Double
Bloom Cycles
Once blooming
Plant Form
Potted · Estate Rose™
Regional recommendations
Intermountain West, Midwest, Northeast, Mid Atlantic, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest
Vase Life
3 to 4 days
Uses
Hillsides & open areas, gardens of all sizes
Petal Count
5 to 40
Country of Origin
Canada
Grown in California ·
1 year guarantee ·
Ships all year
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Teresa G.
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She is big and beautiful. She already has her first bloom. I'm so excited to watch her grow in my garden.David Austin® Carding Mill®
Sandra R.
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Every single rose that I’ve purchased has surpassed all my expectations!! Customer service has been impressive, always kind and willing to address any concerns or questions that I may have!! This is my go to nursery!!Bolero™
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Choose by how established you want your rose to be.
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Yes. Choose any potted roses you like, in any mix of varieties and sizes. Every potted rose in your basket counts towards Bundle and save in step 03 above.
Any time the ground isn’t frozen. A potted rose is already growing, so it can go in from spring through fall. In hot weather, plant in the cool of the morning or evening and water deeply. Until then, keep it in its pot in a sunny spot and water it well.
Water deeply two to three times a week through the first season, more often in hot weather, and let the top inch of soil dry between waterings. A layer of mulch keeps the roots cool. Start feeding once new growth appears, and remove spent blooms to keep the flowers coming.
If your rose doesn’t survive its first year, approved claims receive the plant’s purchase price in store credit. One year from shipping. Tax, shipping and discounts excluded. Eligibility and exclusions apply.
Which size is right for me?
Choose an Estate Rose™ for a mature, landscape ready plant, 3 to 4 years old and the largest potted roses available online. Choose #1 Own Root for a younger own root plant with true-to-variety growth, at a lower price.
Can I mix and match potted roses?
Yes. Choose any potted roses you like, in any mix of varieties and sizes. Every potted rose in your basket counts towards Bundle and save in step 03 above.
When should I plant it?
Any time the ground isn’t frozen. A potted rose is already growing, so it can go in from spring through fall. In hot weather, plant in the cool of the morning or evening and water deeply. Until then, keep it in its pot in a sunny spot and water it well.
How do I care for it in the first season?
Water deeply two to three times a week through the first season, more often in hot weather, and let the top inch of soil dry between waterings. A layer of mulch keeps the roots cool. Start feeding once new growth appears, and remove spent blooms to keep the flowers coming.
What does the One-Year Grow with Gracie™ Guarantee cover?
If your rose doesn’t survive its first year, approved claims receive the plant’s purchase price in store credit. One year from shipping. Tax, shipping and discounts excluded. Eligibility and exclusions apply.
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