Armstrong Garden Centers First Prize Rose
Best choice for gardeners wanting fragrant, long-lasting cut flowers.
This hybrid tea delivers high-centered, two-tone blooms that are perfect for cutting, turning your garden into a private florist’s stash. It demands a bit of regular maintenance to keep it looking sharp, but the reward is a fast-growing, fragrant focal point that thrives well into the fall.
$54.99
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking show-stopping focal points for their landscape
- Fragrance lovers wanting to bring garden scents indoors
- Floral arrangers needing long-lasting, elegant stems for bouquets
Who should skip it
- Novice gardeners preferring low-maintenance plant varieties
- Busy homeowners living in humid, disease-prone climates
- Minimalists wanting plants that stand upright without extra support
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetic
High-centered double blooms provide a sophisticated, classic hybrid tea look.
Fragrance Intensity
Delivers a reliable, pleasant scent that enhances any garden space.
Growth Rate
Establishes itself quickly to reach full mature height with ease.
Pollinator Appeal
Actively draws bees and beneficial insects to support local ecosystems.
Environmental Resilience
Surprisingly tough against urban pollution while maintaining a delicate appearance.
Arrangement Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these perfect for indoor vases.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
4-10
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Plant Form
Upright, Spreading
Water Needs
Medium
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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