PL#1595
First Prize
Rosa 'Arelset'
About First Prize Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘Arelset’ First Prize First Prize is a hybrid tea rose introduced in the U.S. by Jackson & Perkins (USA) in 1970. Its classic exhibition blooms are among the largest of any rose, opening 6–7″ wide with over 40 petals. The flowers emerge soft pink with deeper rose edges, high-centered and elegant on long stems, making them a favorite for both garden show and cutting. Repeat blooms carry a light, sweet fragrance throughout the season on a tall, vigorous plant. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea 🧬 Breeder: Dr. L. E. Cook, USA, 1970 🏢 Introduced By: Jackson & Perkins (USA), 1970 🎨 Color: Blush pink with deeper rose edges 🌸 Petal Count: 40+ petals 💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, fully double 📏 Bloom Size: ~6–7″ across 🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—long stems for cutting 🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet scent 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Tall, upright, vigorous ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) ↕️ Height: ~5–7 ft (150–210 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey 💪 Disease Resistance: Good, dependable with proper care 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
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- About First Prize Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘Arelset’ First Prize First Prize is a hybrid tea rose introduced in the U.S. by Jackson & Perkins (USA) in 1970. Its classic exhibition blooms are among the largest of any rose, opening 6–7″ wide with over 40 petals. The flowers emerge soft pink with deeper rose edges, high-centered and elegant on long stems, making them a favorite for both garden show and cutting. Repeat blooms carry a light, sweet fragrance throughout the season on a tall, vigorous plant. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea 🧬 Breeder: Dr. L. E. Cook, USA, 1970 🏢 Introduced By: Jackson & Perkins (USA), 1970 🎨 Color: Blush pink with deeper rose edges 🌸 Petal Count: 40+ petals 💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, fully double 📏 Bloom Size: ~6–7″ across 🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—long stems for cutting 🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet scent 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Tall, upright, vigorous ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) ↕️ Height: ~5–7 ft (150–210 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey 💪 Disease Resistance: Good, dependable with proper care 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
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