About Miracle on the Hudson® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa 'LGHR1'  - Miracle on the Hudson®

The Miracle on the Hudson® Potted Rose Bush is a bold, clear-red shrub rose known for its strong disease resistance, vigorous habit, and generous bloom cycles. Named in honor of the heroic Flight 1549 rescue, it’s a tough, beautiful rose that performs reliably in a wide range of climates.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: Robert Neil Rippetoe (USA)
🎨 Color: Bright, vivid red
🌸 Petal Count: Semi-double to double blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Large, open clusters with broad petals
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats steadily from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light, pleasant scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good — bold color and strong stems for casual arrangements

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

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — particularly strong against blackspot and mildew
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs consistently across variable climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest