Shocking Sky – Floribunda Rose

Rosa ‘Shocking Sky’

Floribunda Rose | Silver-Mauve Blooms with Dramatic Ruby-Red Edges

‘Shocking Sky’ is an extraordinary Floribunda rose renowned for its unusual and striking colour combination. Large clusters of elegant blooms open in soft silver-mauve tones, each petal beautifully outlined with rich ruby-red margins, creating a dramatic contrast that immediately draws attention in the garden. The flowers are produced generously throughout the flowering season above healthy foliage, providing a spectacular display of colour and texture. With its vigorous growth, repeat-flowering performance and distinctive appearance, ‘Shocking Sky’ is an outstanding choice for rose beds, borders and feature plantings.

Plant Care

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter

Water: Deep, regular watering; maintain even soil moisture during active growth and flowering while avoiding waterlogged conditions

Fertiliser: Feed in early spring, after the first flush of flowers and again during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and continuous blooming

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape and encourage strong new flowering growth

Maintenance: Apply mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove spent flower clusters regularly to encourage repeat flowering throughout the season

Specifications

Botanical name: Rosa ‘Shocking Sky’
Series: Floribunda Rose
Growth habit: Bushy, upright Floribunda rose
Mature size: Approximately ±1.0–1.3 m H × ±0.8–1.0 m W
Bloom time: Spring through late season, repeat flowering
Flower colour: Silver-mauve with distinctive ruby-red petal edges
Fragrance: Light fragrance
Uses: Rose beds, borders, mass plantings, mixed gardens, containers and feature plantings
Spacing: Approximately 0.8 m apart

Quick Facts

• Unique silver-mauve blooms with ruby-red edging
• Produces abundant clusters of flowers throughout the season
• Repeat flowering Floribunda with excellent garden performance
• Distinctive colour combination unlike most garden roses
• Ideal for borders, rose beds and feature plantings
• Vigorous growth with attractive, healthy foliage