Features:Foliage: Glossy, dark green elliptical leaves with fine serrations.Flowers: Classic hybrid tea form with color-changing petals.Fragrance: Strong blend of old rose and fruity notes.Growth Habit: Upright, vigorous shrub
Mature Height: 3-5 ft
Mature Width: 2-3 ft
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours)
Key Advantages:Striking bicolor blooms (cream with red edges).Intense, complex fragrance.Excellent cut flower potential.Award-winning heritage variety
Flower Characteristics:Size: 4-5" diameter (up to 10 cm).Color Transition: Creamy white with crimson edges → deep red when fully open.Bloom Cycle: Repeats throughout season.Vase Life: 4-6 days
Cultural Requirements:Pruning: Light shaping only (avoid hard pruning).Soil: Rich, well-drained loam.Water: Consistent moisture.Fertilizer: Balanced rose formula
Special Notes:1977 AARS winner.Susceptible to black spot in humid climates.Minimal thorns
Awards:World's Favorite Rose (1985).James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Medal