3 Gallon Della Reese Rose

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Della Reese'

Plant Type: Hybrid Tea Rose

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Water Requirements: Regular watering, well-drained soil

Mature Size (height & width): 4-5 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-10

Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Country/Region of Origin: United States (bred by Tom Carruth, 2003)

Noteworthy Features:

The Della Reese rose is a hybrid tea variety known for its stunning, large, high-centered blooms that range in color from deep magenta to a lighter mauve hue. The flowers are full, with 26-40 petals, and are highly fragrant with a sweet scent. This variety is also prized for its disease resistance and ability to bloom repeatedly throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The plant has an upright growth habit, reaching 4-5 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet. It's an excellent choice for cut flowers due to the longevity of its blooms, and it attracts pollinators, especially bees. This rose thrives in full sun and prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils, making it a versatile and easy-to-care-for shrub. It was hybridized by Tom Carruth in 2003 and is a standout in gardens for its color, fragrance, and resilience.