About Electron™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MACauck’ Electron™

The Electron™ Potted Rose Bush is a classic Hybrid Tea that electrifies the garden with shocking pink blooms of remarkable clarity and size. Each high-centered flower glows like neon velvet, standing proudly on strong stems perfect for cutting and exhibition.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Sam McGredy IV (New Zealand)
🏢 Introduced By: McGredy Roses International / Jackson & Perkins (USA, 1970)
🎨 Color: Vivid, hot pink with a luminous sheen
🌸 Petal Count: ~35–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, classic exhibition form
📏 Bloom Size: ~5–6″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats steadily through the season
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, sweet rose scent
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems and firm petals ideal for arrangements

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~4–5′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — occasional blackspot in humid regions
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Color holds strong even in intense summer light
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest