When to Plant Rose in Zone 11B
USDA Zone
11B
Cities Covered
12
Avg Last Frost
Friday, January 1, 2027
Plant Type
Nursery Stock
Planting Calendar for Zone 11B
Plant Nursery Stock Friday, December 4, 2026
Pro Tip: Plant container-grown or bare-root Rose in early spring — dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball and water deeply through the first season.
Plant Details
Scientific Name Rosa hybrids
Days to Maturity 70 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6+ hours)
Plant Spacing 36" apart
Companion Plants for Rose
Good Companions
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Cities in Zone 11B
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Growing Rose in USDA Zone 11B
Rose (Rosa hybrids) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11B. This zone includes cities like Long Key, Islamorada, Key West and 9 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 11B is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Rose is planted as a container-grown or bare-root nursery plant, not from seed — plant around Friday, December 4, 2026, or in early fall.
Expect to harvest your Rose approximately 70 days after planting.