Panama Rose

About this plant

The Panama Rose (Rondeletia leucophylla) is a true star for any garden, bringing abundant beauty and a delightful fragrance. From late winter through fall, it produces profuse clusters of soft rose-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that practically cover the shrub. These charming blooms are not only visually appealing but also emit a sweet, intoxicating scent that will perfume your outdoor spaces. Its attractive, dark green foliage provides a refined backdrop to the vibrant flowers, maintaining a neat appearance year-round. This versatile shrub can be used as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or even as a low hedge, adding year-round appeal and a touch of tropical elegance to your landscape. Easy to care for and rewarding, the Panama Rose thrives in warm climates and brings a continuous display of color and fragrance. It's a fantastic choice for those seeking a long-blooming shrub that attracts pollinators and delights the senses.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Prune after the main flush of blooms. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.