Marylou Whitney Potted Rose Bush
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About Marylou Whitney Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘JALwhitney’ — Marylou Whitney
Marylou Whitney is an elegant hybrid tea rose from Canadian breeder Brad Jalbert (2011), cherished for her soft light-pink, high-centered blooms, powerful old-rose fragrance, and long, graceful cutting stems. Each bloom opens in classic hybrid tea form—refined, romantic, and timeless—making her a standout in both the garden and the vase.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Brad Jalbert (2011)
🎨 Color: Soft light pink with luminous, delicately shaded petals
🌸 Petal Count: Very full, classic hybrid tea formation
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, elegant, single blooms per stem
📏 Bloom Size: Large
🔁 Flowering: Repeats throughout the growing season
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—long stems ideal for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Strong old-rose/damask perfume
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, refined, long-stemmed shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones ~6–10
📐 Spacing: ~2–3′
↕️ Height: ~4′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Good—strong foliage, performs well with consistent care
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Most U.S. regions; especially suited for cutting gardens, estate-style borders & collector’s gardens
🌷 Who the Rose Was Named After
The Marylou Whitney rose was named in honor of Marylou Whitney, the celebrated Saratoga Springs philanthropist and socialite known for her generosity, elegance, and dedication to community life. The naming rights were purchased by her husband, John Hendrickson, as a special gift for her 85th birthday.
Marylou had always adored roses and even dreamed of creating one of her own. When she learned a rose would carry her name, she famously said:
“I love having the smell of roses near me… I put rosewater in the bathtub so I can smell like a rose, and now I am one!”
Her long legacy includes supporting cultural and civic institutions in Saratoga, including historic preservation efforts and charitable projects that enriched the region for decades. The rose bearing her name reflects her timeless grace, generosity, and love for beauty.
About Our Rose Bouquets
- We are pleased to announce that our garden roses have achieved Carbon Neutral International Standard Certification from the United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC). For more information, please read here.
- Furthermore, our ethically cultivated garden roses have received certification from Florverde Sustainable Flowers, recognizing our commitment to Social and Environmental Standard Practices. To learn more, please read here.
- Your roses are freshly cut to order by our passionate and skilled growers, who tend to each bloom with love and expertise. Each stem is processed with care and nestled in specially designed packaging that ensures their safe journey to you. To maintain the vitality and beauty of the roses, the thorns are intentionally left intact, adding a touch of natural elegance. Our farm takes pride in empowering women, with over half of our dedicated team being female. We invite you to explore our unwavering commitment to enhancing the overall well-being and success of our workers, as they bring the beauty of these roses to life. Read more here.
- For protection during transit, the roses are securely packaged in corrugated cardboard. Upon unwrapping, you can create your own floral arrangements.
- Please follow the care instructions for your garden roses here.
- We kindly ask that you allow two to four days for your roses to open from bud to bloom. For detailed information regarding bloom progression, please refer here.
- If these roses are intended for a specific event, we recommend selecting a delivery date approximately two to three days prior to the occasion to ensure that your roses will be in full bloom by the time of your celebration.
- Please note that vases are not included with the arrangements.
- Our garden roses are a gift from nature, and we make every effort to ensure that the right roses are blooming in time for your order. While we cannot guarantee that the exact colors depicted in the photographs will be available, we are dedicated to shipping the highest quality roses in colors that closely match those shown on our website. We assure you that your garden roses will be freshly harvested and beautiful, and we hope that you or your recipients will experience the joy infused into each bouquet.
- These roses are lovingly and sustainably grown by Alexandra Farms for Grace Rose Farm. To learn more about our commitment to sustainability, please visit our blog.
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