Cinnamon Hearts™ Rose

Bold Cherry-Red Blooms, Rich Fragrance, and a Compact Size That Fits Anywhere

Cinnamon Hearts™ Rose is a compact, reblooming shrub rose that delivers everything you want from a garden rose — bold color, genuine fragrance, continuous blooms, and low maintenance — in a tidy 2–3 ft package that fits beautifully in borders, containers, and small-space gardens. Its clusters of cherry-red blooms carry a rich, sweet fragrance that makes it especially rewarding in close-proximity plantings near patios, entryways, and seating areas where the scent can be fully appreciated. It reblooms in flushes from late spring through the first hard frost, and its improved disease resistance and drought tolerance make it one of the most low-maintenance fragrant roses available.

Why Cinnamon Hearts™ Stands Out

• Rich, sweet fragrance — one of the most fragrant compact shrub roses available; cherry-red blooms carry a genuine, rewarding scent; ideal for planting near patios, entryways, and seating areas
• Bold cherry-red blooms — vivid, saturated cherry-red flower clusters; one of the most striking colors in the shrub rose category
• Continuous reblooming late spring to frost — blooms in flushes from late spring through the first hard frost; one of the longest bloom seasons of any shrub rose
• Compact, tidy habit — 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide; naturally rounded form that requires minimal pruning; ideal for borders, containers, and small gardens
• Disease-resistant — bred for resistance to black spot and powdery mildew; healthier and lower-maintenance than older rose varieties
• Drought-tolerant once established — more resilient in dry conditions than most roses; lower ongoing water requirements after the first growing season
• Pollinator-friendly — fragrant blooms attract bees and butterflies throughout the long bloom season

Cinnamon Hearts™ vs. Gumball Goody™

Both are excellent compact shrub roses, but they serve different design needs. Cinnamon Hearts™ delivers bold, single-color cherry-red blooms with rich fragrance — the choice for a dramatic, fragrant focal point. Gumball Goody™ delivers a playful multicolor mix of pink and yellow blooms — the choice for a cheerful, candy-colored display. Both rebloom spring to frost and share similar compact size and disease resistance.

Hardiness & Growing Zones

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Zones 4–5: Hardy in-ground; canes may die back in severe winters but regrow vigorously from the roots; mulch around the base before first frost; blooms on new wood so winter dieback does not prevent flowering
• Zones 6–7: Ideal conditions; vigorous growth with prolific, continuous reblooming from late spring through fall
• Zones 8–9: Thrives in heat; provide consistent moisture during summer; may bloom earlier (late winter–early spring) and continue longer into fall
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours required; more sun = more blooms and better disease resistance)
• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to most soil types; avoid waterlogged conditions
• Mature size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
• Bloom time: Late spring through frost (May–November in most zones)

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in the sunniest spot available with well-drained soil. Water deeply at the base of the plant — avoid overhead watering, which increases disease pressure. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges and again after each bloom flush with a rose-specific or balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage the next flush of flowers. In late winter or early spring, cut the plant back by one-third to one-half to stimulate vigorous new growth and the best bloom production. Cinnamon Hearts™’s improved disease resistance and drought tolerance mean minimal spray programs and watering compared to older rose varieties.

Available Sizes

• 2 Gallon — well-rooted young plant; most economical; will establish quickly
• 3 Gallon — larger, more established plant; faster to first full bloom display