Playboy® Floribunda Rose

Rosa ‘Playboy’ – Playboy®

Playboy® is a spirited floribunda rose introduced in 1976 by Alexander M. Cocker of Scotland. Its eye-catching blooms combine cheerful yellow petals with dramatic red edges, creating a two-tone effect that’s bold yet classic. These semi-double flowers appear in clusters, offering abundant color across the season. A light apple fragrance adds charm without overpowering, making Playboy® ideal for both garden display and cut arrangements.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Alexander M. Cocker (Scotland)
🎨 Color: Yellow with red edges (bicolor)
🌸 Petal Count: ~9–16 (semi-double)
💠 Bloom Form: Clustered, semi-double blooms
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes throughout the season
🏺 Vase Life: Good — suitable for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Mild apple scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Bushy floribunda
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: Generally suitable in moderate climates (zone 6 and warmer)
📐 Spacing: ~2.5–3 ft (≈ 75–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~2.5–3 ft (≈ 75–90 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2.5–3 ft (≈ 75–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Good, with clean foliage in favorable conditions
✨ Unique Traits:

• Striking bicolor blooms offer bold contrast in mixed plantings
• Compact habit makes it excellent for beds, edges, or mass plantings
• Light fragrance and strong stems enhance its value as both garden and cut rose

✨ Why We Love It

Playboy® stands out in a field of floribundas for its dramatic two-tone blooms—sunlit yellow edged in red—that bring energy and elegance to any garden. Its moderate growth habit and repeat flowering nature make it reliable and versatile. In arrangements, the clusters of semi-double flowers offer texture and brightness without overwhelming. For gardeners seeking a rose that blends vibrant color, charm, and year-round presence, Playboy® is a compelling choice.