Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose
Best fragrant rose for gardeners seeking continuous, vibrant seasonal color.
Experience the captivating allure of the Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose. This stunning variety envelops your senses with an intriguing fragrance, a unique blend of clove-like spice and deep floral sweetness. It produces exceptionally large, coral-washed blooms, up to 5 inches wide, showcasing a classic hybrid tea form. The glossy, dark green foliage provides a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flowers, which bloom continuously from late spring through fall. This robust rose is ideal for borders or hedges, reaching a mature height of 5 feet.
$44.95
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Category Rank
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Genus
Rosa
/ Rosa
Who it's for
- Floral arrangers wanting long-stemmed blooms for indoor displays
- Gardeners prioritizing intense, room-filling floral fragrance
- Landscapers seeking a bold, high-contrast focal point
Who should skip it
- Busy homeowners looking for a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it shrub
- Gardeners in humid climates wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
- Residents in regions with extreme, scorching summer heat
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
A potent, complex bouquet that easily perfumes an entire garden space.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable, continuous flowering cycles from late spring through the autumn frost.
Visual Impact
Massive five-inch coral blooms create a striking focal point in landscapes.
Hardiness and Resilience
Robust growth habit thrives across a wide range of climate zones.
Foliage Quality
Glossy, dark leaves provide a sophisticated backdrop for vibrant floral displays.
Landscape Versatility
Upright structure works beautifully for structured hedges or standalone garden borders.
Key Specs
Genus
Rosa
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Watering Needs
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
Highly Fragrant
Features
- Intriguing, complex floral and spice fragrance
- Large, symmetrical hybrid tea blooms
- Vibrant coral color enhanced in cool weather
- Continuous blooming from spring to fall
- Upright, robust plant habit
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Ideal for borders and hedges
- Grown as bareroot grafted
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Fragrant Cloud rose for its exceptional design, specifically the powerful, spicy citrus scent that fills the garden. This rose delivers on its promise of intense aroma, making it a standout sensory experience. Reviewers also frequently highlight the plant's impressive quality and reliability. It establishes quickly, shows strong vigor, and produces abundant, vibrant coral orange blooms year after year, proving itself a dependable performer even in varied climates. This combination of stunning fragrance and robust health defines its appeal.
Know before you buy
This variety is known for a complex, spicy fragrance. You can expect a distinct blend of clove-like notes layered with a deep, traditional floral sweetness.
Yes, this is a continuous bloomer. You can expect flowers to appear consistently from late spring all the way through the fall.
Bareroot roses should be soaked in water for several hours before planting to rehydrate the roots. Ensure you plant them in well-drained soil with the graft union positioned just at or slightly below the soil surface.
At maturity, this rose reaches about 5 feet in height and 4 feet in width. Plan for a 4-foot spread to ensure the plant has adequate airflow and room to thrive.
Yes, the vibrant coral hue is particularly enhanced by cooler temperatures. You may notice the color intensity shift slightly as the seasons transition from the heat of summer into the cooler autumn months.
Absolutely. Its upright, robust habit and dense, glossy foliage make it an excellent choice for creating a formal or informal flowering hedge or a structured border.
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