About Elizabeth Taylor™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Elizabeth Taylor™

The Elizabeth Taylor™ Potted Rose Bush is a glamorous Hybrid Tea famed for shocking deep-pink blooms with smoky edges. Long, elegant buds open to high-centered flowers on strong stems—perfect for cutting and pure Hollywood drama in the garden.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Von C. Weddle (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 1986)
🎨 Color: Deep pink with smoky, darker edges
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, exhibition-style blooms
📏 Bloom Size: ~5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Mild to spicy, clove-like scent
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long-stemmed, holds well in arrangements

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

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Best size in moderate temperatures; performs well in warmth
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest.