Weeks Roses Marilyn Monroe
Honor an American legend with the Weeks Roses Marilyn Monroe Hybrid Tea rose. This variety showcases extraordinarily feminine creamy apricot blooms that maintain their vibrant color, even in intense heat. From long, pointed buds to big, shapely open flowers, the form is classical and perfect for exhibition. It features deep green foliage and medium-long stems, offering a super vase life that exhibitors will appreciate. This rose is celebrated as the best apricot variety for hot weather performance, boasting a perennial life cycle and upright, bushy growth.
$35.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 2688
#1974 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Class
Hybrid Tea
/ Hybrid Tea
Who it's for
- Excellent Cut Flower Potential
- Moderate Sweet Fragrance
- Unique Apricot Coloration
Who should skip it
- Susceptibility to Black Spot
- Requires Winter Protection
- Color Fading in Heat
Key Specs
Class
Hybrid Tea
Cultivar
cv. WEKsunspat
Flower Size
Very large, up to 5 inch diameter
Petal Count
30 to 35
Plant Width
35″ to 43″
Hybridizer
Tom Carruth
Intro Year
2003
Disease Resistance
Very good
Features
- Feminine creamy apricot blooms
- Very large, up to 5-inch flowers
- Exceptional vase life for cut flowers
- Performs excellently in hot weather
- Classical, shapely flower form
- Medium-long cutting stems
- Very good disease resistance
- Upright, bushy growth habit
What customers say
The Weeks Roses 'Marilyn Monroe' hybrid tea is celebrated primarily for its stunning aesthetic appeal. Reviewers consistently praise the luminous color palette, a creamy apricot and soft peach blend, and the strong, sweet, classic rose fragrance. Its performance as a cut flower, noted for long vase life, is also a major highlight. While the beauty is undeniable, buyers note that this high-performance variety requires patience. New bushes can be slow to establish, sometimes taking a couple of seasons to reach full vigor. Additionally, some growers in humid areas report moderate susceptibility to black spot, suggesting proactive care may be needed. Overall, the consensus is that its unparalleled beauty makes the initial wait and necessary maintenance entirely worthwhile.
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