Wayside Gardens Rosa Elegant Lady
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Wayside Gardens Rosa Elegant Lady

4.5

Best choice for gardeners seeking fragrant, long-lasting cut flowers.

This hybrid tea rose delivers the high-centered, ivory-and-pink elegance of a florist’s bouquet directly to your landscape. While it demands the patience required for a tall, upright shrub, you are rewarded with a relentless, season-long supply of fragrant blooms perfect for cutting.

Who it's for

  • Floral designers seeking long-lasting, vibrant pink centerpiece blooms
  • Gardeners prioritizing a strong, classic rose perfume
  • Homeowners wanting continuous color throughout the growing season

Who should skip it

  • Cold-climate growers wanting winter-hardy, low-effort plants
  • Gardeners in humid climates avoiding frequent chemical spray schedules
  • Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance landscape shrubs

Performance breakdown

Bloom Consistency

Continuous flowering from spring through fall ensures a vibrant, reliable garden display.

Excellent

Floral Aesthetics

High-centered ivory petals with pink blushes offer a classic, sophisticated look.

Excellent

Fragrance Intensity

Classic sweet tea rose scent provides a nostalgic and pleasant sensory experience.

Excellent

Cut Flower Utility

Sturdy stems make these blooms ideal for bringing elegant arrangements indoors.

Excellent

Maintenance Requirements

Easy care profile makes this hybrid accessible for most home gardeners.

Good

Landscape Versatility

Upright habit fits seamlessly into diverse garden beds and formal landscapes.

Excellent

Key Specs

Genus

Rosa

Variety

'JACshaq'

Hardiness Zones

5 - 9

Mature Height

5.0 feet

Mature Width

4.0 feet

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Soil Type Preference

Well-Drained

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Foliage Type

Deciduous

Plant Form

Upright

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