Charisma Floribunda Rose: Playful Color-Changing Blooms

The Charisma floribunda rose, introduced in 1977 by Jelly, lives up to its name with clusters of flowers that shift from yellow to pink to red as they age. Also known as JELroganor or Surprise Party, this rose brings a dynamic, ever-changing display to the garden.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Charisma'
Additional names: JELroganor, Surprise Party
Hybridized by: Jelly
Registered/Introduced: 1977

As a floribunda, Charisma produces abundant sprays of semi-double, cupped blooms 2–3 inches across. The color transition creates a multicolored effect on a single plant.

Growth Habit and Blooms

Compact, rounded shrub 2–3 feet tall and wide. Glossy, disease-resistant foliage. Continuous bloom from spring to frost. Mild, sweet fragrance.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Average, well-drained garden soil.
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Light shaping in spring; deadhead to encourage rebloom.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Ideal for mass plantings, low hedges, or mixed perennial borders. The color-changing flowers add interest to cottage gardens. Combine with blue catmint or white alyssum.