Mutabilis rose bloom with pale pink petals and yellow center, on green leaves
Rose blossoms on stems with pale pink petals and yellow centers, among green foliage
Rose shrub with pink and cream flowers and green leaves, with twiggy branches
Potted rose shrub with pink and light-orange flowers and dense green leaves
Garden rose shrub with pink blooms and green foliage in a sunny backyard
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Mutabilis

Root Type
£32.00
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Key Information
Please use this as a guide, these are live plants and can be different due to your soil, sunlight, watering routine and feed.
Rose Type
Potted Rose
Rose Family
Chinas
Height Range
150cm x 90cm (5ft x 3ft)

Potted roses are supplied in a 5.5 litre pot.

(Chinas) A mesmerising shapeshifter among roses, Mutabilis — long cherished as the Butterfly Rose — produces single blooms in continuous, lavish abundance from late spring well into autumn, each flower opening pale yellow before blushing through soft pink to a rich, glowing cerise, so that the shrub carries all three shades simultaneously in a living tapestry of colour.

Key Information
Height Range: 150cm x 90cm (5ft x 3ft)
Rose Type: Potted Rose
Rose Family: Chinas
Colour: Experience a stunning transformation as the flowers shift from pale yellow to pink, ultimately culmi
Flowering Period: May | June | July | August | September | October
Fragrance: While it may lack a notable scent, the continuous and profuse blooming more than makes up for this w

Similar Roses
Papillon | Perle D'Or | Albéric Barbier (Weeping Standard) | Blanc Double De Coubert

Important product information

Bare-root roses ship November–March only. Orders placed April–October will be held as a pre-order and dispatched November–December, weather permitting.

Tracking details will be sent by email.

Potted roses ship year-round.
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Great companion plants for Mutabilis

Plants that grow well alongside China roses like Mutabilis.

  • Salvia

    Salvia

    Why grow this with Mutabilis?

    Its upright flower spikes contrast beautifully with rounded rose blooms, and it flowers for months, keeping colour going in the border once the first flush of roses fades.

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    Why grow this with Mutabilis?

    A classic rose companion: its silvery foliage and compact habit hide bare lower stems, and it shares roses' love of full sun and free-draining soil.

  • Verbena Bonariensis

    Verbena Bonariensis

    Why grow this with Mutabilis?

    Tall, airy stems let you see through to the roses behind, while its lilac flowers keep the border buzzing with bees and butterflies well into autumn.

  • Catmint

    Catmint

    Why grow this with Mutabilis?

    Its billowing grey-green foliage softens bare rose stems, and its long flowering season keeps pollinators visiting long after the first flush of roses is over.

  • Artemisia

    Artemisia

    Why grow this with Mutabilis?

    Finely cut silver foliage sets off rose blooms beautifully, and its strong scent is thought to help deter some pests.

Frequently asked questions

Bare-root Mutabilis roses are best planted during their dormant season, from November to March, which is also when we dispatch them. Potted roses are grown in containers and can be planted at any time of year — just avoid periods of hard frost or drought, and water thoroughly after planting.

Every rose we sell is covered by our 1-year Rose Guarantee, so you can plant Mutabilis with confidence. See our Rose Guarantee page for the full details.

Often, yes — we grow our roses ourselves and stock varies through the season, so a variety that's sold out can come back. Use the "Notify me" button above to be emailed the moment Mutabilis is back in stock.

Mutabilis's mature growth range is 150cm x 90cm (5ft x 3ft). Growing conditions such as soil, sunlight, feeding and pruning can affect the final size, so treat this as a guide rather than an exact figure.

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What the icons on our roses mean.

  • Fragrant Has a noticeable scent. The product page tells you how strong it is.
  • Repeat flowering Flowers more than once through the season, rather than a single show.
  • Disease tolerant Naturally tolerant of common rose diseases such as blackspot and mildew.
  • Wildlife friendly Flowers that provide pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators.
  • Good for cutting Long-lasting blooms on stems that suit cutting for the vase.
  • Ornamental hips Produces decorative hips in autumn, which also feed the birds.
  • Award winning Has won awards. They are listed under Key Information on the product page.
  • Suitable for pots Happy growing in a container on a patio or balcony.
  • Grow up an arch Can be trained over an arch, pergola or doorway.
  • Grow up a wall Can be trained up a wall or fence.
  • Partial shade tolerant Copes with a position that only gets sun for part of the day.

Icons only appear on roses that have the feature. Please use them as a guide: roses are living plants and can vary with your soil, sunlight and care.