The McCartney Rose® Potted Rose Bush
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About The McCartney Rose™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘MEIzeli’ The McCartney Rose™
The McCartney Rose™ is an award-winning Hybrid Tea rose famed for its intense, sweet fragrance and large, perfectly formed blooms in a rich, deep pink. Bred as a tribute to Sir Paul McCartney, it combines show-stopping beauty with exceptional performance in the garden. Glossy, dark green foliage and long cutting stems make it as practical as it is beautiful, with a bloom season that lasts from late spring until frost.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea Rose
🧬 Breeder: Meilland (France), introduced 1991 by Star Roses & Plants
🎨 Color: Rich deep pink
🌸 Petal Count: ~45 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Large, high-centered, classic Hybrid Tea shape
📏 Bloom Size: Large (~5″ / 12–13 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring to frost
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—long stems, holds form and fragrance indoors
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, sweet, intoxicating rose perfume
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy, vigorous
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Winter protection required in Zone 5)
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–5 ft (120–150 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good—healthy foliage and abundant bloom cycles
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
Mountain States, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, West Coast
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