Botanical profile

Hardy rose bush 'Top Gun'

Latin name
Rosa 'Top Gun'
Common name
Hardy rose bush 'Top Gun'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Powerful and reliable, the hardy rose 'Top Gun' is distinguished by its abundant flowering of single scarlet-red flowers, often slightly shaded with pink, with a bright golden center. It produces continuous flower clusters from spring until frost, offering exceptional performance even in difficult conditions. This rose forms a sturdy bush 100 to 120 cm tall, with glossy dark green foliage, particularly resistant to diseases, including black spot and powdery mildew. Very hardy (zone 3-4), it tolerates heat, drought, and urban environments well. Ideal for low hedges, durable borders, slopes, and public plantings, 'Top Gun' combines resilience, floridity, and easy maintenance—a true garden champion.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Very drought tolerant once established. Regular watering only the first year or during severe droughts.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Cherry red
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
120 cm (4 feet)
Width
120 cm (4 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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