Grandiflora Rose 'About Face'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Shrub
Bush
Bloom Color
Patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Bloom Shape
Patent Information
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Slightly Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Orange and orange blend (ob)
Margin Width
Double
Flower Shape
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Stems are moderately thorny
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Cluster-flowered (incl. Floribunda & Grandiflora)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mesa, Arizona

Auburn, California

Beaumont, California

Calistoga, California

Chowchilla, California

Corte Madera, California

El Cajon, California

Granite Hills, California

Harbison Canyon, California

Kennedy, California

Occidental, California

Rancho San Diego, California

San Anselmo, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Seal Beach, California

Daytona Beach, Florida

Green Cove Springs, Florida

Hampton, Illinois

Topeka, Illinois

Covington, Louisiana

Salem, Massachusetts

Kings Park, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Haviland, Ohio

Grants Pass, Oregon

North Augusta, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Gilmer, Texas

Paris, Texas

Plano, Texas

Willis, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Kirkland, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

7
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5
neutrals
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Citrus Heights, CA | April 2013 | negative

we had 3. Very thorny, got sun from about 11am to 5pm, grew tall but easily will fall over. Suggest would be best in a yard where gets s...Read More

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Hayward, CA | January 2013 | positive

Beautiful Grandiflora Rose..One of my FAVS, I have it for few years, takes a lot heat & sunshine much U can give,..Since I planted in spo...Read More

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San Francisco, CA | January 2012 | neutral

This is a beautiful little rose and a very prolific producer. I have had this plant for 6-7 years (always in large pots). For the first ...Read More

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Gold Canyon, AZ (Zone 8b) | June 2010 | positive

Beautiful! Kind of like a two-tone bloom of peach with the outside of the bloom being darker and the inside of the bloom being a lot lig...Read More

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Kirkland, WA (Zone 8b) | March 2010 | positive

"About Face" was an impulse buy for us and has proven to be tough, stunning and the most disease free feature in our hybrid tea-and-grand...Read More

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2009 | neutral

Another alias for this beauty is "Pride of Cheshire"

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Northwest, OH (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

This rose is definitely hardy to at least zone 5b. I've had it for three years now and it's done fine. I think the hardiness zones list...Read More

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Green Cove Springs, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2008 | neutral

This was the first rose I planted when we moved into our new house. It was about a foot tall when planted. 2 years later, it is as tall...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | February 2007 | neutral

2005 AARS (All-American Rose Selection) winner.

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Salem, MA (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | positive

Planted in spring 2006 and had blooms all summer long. I had no problems with any disease or insects.Great rose!

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Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) | June 2006 | neutral

This rose tends to get blackspot quite easily here on Long Island. It's a good bloomer though, and a vigorous grower. Color of blooms...Read More

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Topeka, IL | October 2005 | positive

This plant is TOUGH. I planted it in a spot that had killed 2 roses already, thinking it was me doing something wrong instead of somethi...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | July 2005 | positive

This is a pretty little rose, the blooms are ruffled and different colors on the face and the reverse. It blooms a lot and the blooms la...Read More

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