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As Good As It Gets Rose (Rosa As Good As It Gets)

Also known as

As Good As It Gets Floribunda Rose, Basgoodas

Their name makes a bold claim, but these roses really might just be as good as it gets! Excelling by all aesthetic metrics, As Good As It Gets roses stun with clusters of wide-petalled, high-centre flowers that bloom a classic bright crimson that only deepens into a rich merlot plum. These are the roses you dream about.

Visit All Green’s nurseries for a closer look at our As Good As It Gets roses, which you can buy potted or with bare roots.

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Light

Full sun

Size

60 cm - 100 cm

Watering

Weekly

Growth rate

Vigorous growth in summer

Location

Show garden, walkways, lawn edging

Drought tolerance

Moderate

Caring for your Apricot Nectar roses

Planting As Good As It Gets roses requires a bit of preparation to ensure they get off to a strong start. Begin by choosing a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Before planting, remove any weeds or grass and amend the soil with compost or manure. Water the rose deeply, and add a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

The best time to prune As Good As It Gets roses is in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. For Floribunda roses, like As Good As It Gets, we recommend removing one-third to one-half of the previous year's growth to encourage strong new growth and blooms.

As Good As It Gets rose attributes

Compact, highly disease-resistant and drop-dead gorgeous, these roses can be easily planted and maintained anywhere in your garden.
Genus:
Rosaceae
Species:
Pierre de Ronsard
Family:
Climbing Rose 
Life Cycle:
Deciduous
Country Or Region Of Origin:
France
Dimensions:
120 cm x 3.5 m
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Hardwood cuttings in Winter or chip budding in Summer
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rosa
Species:
Gold Bunny
Family:
Floribunda Roses
Life Cycle:
Deciduous
Country Or Region Of Origin:
France
Dimensions:
60 cm x 1m
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Cuttings from spring/summer to promote new growth
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rosa
Species:
As Good As It Gets
Family:
Floribunda
Life Cycle:
Deciduous
Country Or Region Of Origin:
Canada
Dimensions:
100 cm x 50 cm
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Cuttings from spring/summer new growth

Common applications

Makes the perfect garden centrepiece
Beautiful for cuttings and floral arrangements
Potted, adds colours to patios and balconies
Strong fragrance freshens the air

Noteworthy features

Repeated bloomings offer countless roses
Glossy and deep emerald foliage
High disease resistance
Compact size makes it easy to place

Common applications

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Our stunning rose hybrids

We’ve turned our Geelong and Hoppers Crossing nurseries into veritable (well, literal) cornucopias of stunning rose species suitable for all tastes and needs. Here are a few favourites.
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Radox Bouquet
(Rosa)
Radox Bouquet
(Rosa)
Radox Bouquet
(Rosa)
Radox Bouquet
(Rosa)
Adolf Rose
(Rosa)
Adolf Rose
(Rosa)
Adolf Rose
(Rosa)
Adolf Rose
(Rosa)
Angel Face
(Rosa)
Angel Face
(Rosa)
Angel Face
(Rosa)
Angel Face
(Rosa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)

Mother’s Love Roses

Mother and Daughter Roses

Graham Thomas Roses

Camp David Roses

Frequently asked questions

Here are a few more commonly requested details about the As Good As It Gets rose. Of course, you’re always free to get in touch to ask about any other information or rose species you’re interested in.

When is the As Good As It Gets rose blooming season?

As Good As It Gets roses typically bloom in late spring or early summer, with occasional blooms throughout the growing season. The peak blooming period for As Good As It Gets roses lasts for several weeks, during which time the plants are covered in stunning, fragrant blooms and high-centre flowers.

Depending on growing conditions and climate, some As Good As It Gets roses may bloom again in the fall, although this second blooming period is usually less prolific than the first. Overall, As Good As It Gets roses are valued for their long blooming period, disease resistance, and striking red blooms that add beauty and fragrance to any garden or landscape.

What is the classification of the Best Friend rose?

The Best Friend rose is classified as a hybrid tea rose, which is a popular class of modern garden roses known for their large, elegant blooms and long stems that make them ideal for cutting. Hybrid tea roses are the result of crossing hybrid perpetual roses with tea roses, and they typically bloom in flushes throughout the growing season. Best Friend roses, in particular, are known for their large, deep red flowers that are both fragrant and long-lasting. They are also known for their disease resistance and vigorous growth, which makes them a popular choice for outdoor spaces.

Are As Good As It Gets roses fragrant?

Yes, As Good As It Gets roses are known for their strong fragrance. The scent is often described as sweet and fruity and can add a lovely aroma to any garden or bouquet. While the fragrance of As Good As It Gets roses varies depending on the variation and climate, they will always have a scent that adds to their overall appeal.

What are the benefits of planting As Good As It Gets roses?

Including its truly amazing colour, the As Good As It Gets rose plants are ideal for repeat flowering. The high-centre flowers grow in large clusters and bloom freely throughout the appropriate growing season. This rose plant has stunning, shiny and dark leaves, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the flowers. The plant habit is low and compact, making it ideal for borders or beds. They are also available as bare-root roses or potted roses

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