Lemontini™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘KENlegacy’ Lemontini™

Lemontini™ is a hybrid tea rose bred by Gareth Fryer. Its creamy lemon-yellow blooms carry a bold lemon blossom and licorice fragrance, making it stand out in the garden and as a cut flower. The upright plant habit is paired with glossy dark green foliage and strong disease resistance. Repeating flushes of blooms through the season keep Lemontini™ fresh, fragrant, and reliable.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Gareth Fryer (UK)
🏢 Introduced By:
🧾 Patent:
🎨 Color: Creamy lemon-yellow
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35
💠 Bloom Form: Full, classic hybrid tea
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes throughout the season
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, lemon blossom and licorice

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, compact shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Very good; glossy foliage with strong tolerance
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest