Playboy Floribunda Rose: Vibrant Orange-Red Clusters

The Playboy floribunda rose, introduced in 1976 by Cocker (also known as Play Boy or Cheerio), produces large clusters of semi-double, vibrant orange-red flowers with a prominent yellow center. A cheerful, reliable garden performer.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Playboy'
Additional names: Play Boy, Cheerio
Hybridized by: Cocker
Registered/Introduced: 1976

Growth Habit and Blooms

Upright, bushy 3–4 feet. Flowers 2.5–3 inches, orange-red with yellow stamens, in large sprays. Light fragrance. Continuous bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Average, well-drained.
• Watering: Moderate.
• Pruning: Spring shaping.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Mass plantings, mixed borders, hedges. The bright color energizes the garden.