• Texas-bred rose
• Bright yellow flowers
• Disease & heat tolerant

• Category: Trees & Shrubs
• Hardiness Zone: 6b
• Height: 4-5 Feet
• Spread: 4-5 Feet
• Spacing: 3-5 feet
• Bloom Color: Yellow

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Nacogdoches Rose (Rosa 'Nacogdoches'), also known as Grandma’s Yellow Rose, is a bushy, upright shrub rose known for its clear, bright yellow double blooms and strong performance in Southern landscapes. Developed in Texas and designated as a Texas Superstar®, it offers gardeners a low-maintenance, disease-resistant option with bold color from spring through frost.

This rose grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, and while it prefers slightly acidic conditions, it is adaptable to alkaline soils common in much of Texas. It is drought tolerant once established, deer resistant, and known for its strong resistance to black spot and mildew. The blooms have a mild fragrance and hold their yellow color well without fading in the summer sun.

Nacogdoches Rose reaches a mature size of 4 to 5 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for foundation plantings, rose beds, borders, or as a showy stand-alone specimen. When planting multiples, allow 3 to 5 feet of spacing for airflow and proper shape. Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps encourage bushy growth and better flowering performance throughout the season.

As with all roses, this cultivar can be affected by Rose Rosette Disease (RRD), a serious viral condition spread by eriophyid mites. While not as commonly reported on this cultivar, Central and North Texas gardeners should remain alert, especially during periods of heat and drought when mite populations surge. Promptly removing any plants showing symptoms such as unusual growth, red stems, or deformed flowers is key to managing its spread.

In USDA Zones 6-9, Nacogdoches Rose is cold hardy and can overwinter successfully with minimal care. Applying mulch around the base helps protect roots during hard freezes and retains moisture during hot months.