Rosa Sheer Magic Hybrid Tea Rose
Best low-maintenance rose for gardeners with limited outdoor space.
The Rosa Sheer Magic is a breathtaking hybrid tea rose, developed from Sheer Elegance and Color Magic. It features perfectly formed, high-centered blooms, opening from coral-colored buds to reveal cream-colored flowers deeply blushed with dramatic coral, especially in bright sunlight. This repeat bloomer produces flushes from early to late summer, boasting 26 to 40 thick petals and a light spicy fragrance, making it excellent for bouquets. Its lush, dark green, glossy foliage is resistant to blackspot. Reaching a mature size of about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, it maintains a compact, rounded habit suitable for smaller gardens or containers.
$39.95
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Price vs Category Average
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Virtual SKU
2221
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a visually dynamic and evolving floral display
- Floral designers wanting professional-grade stems for indoor arrangements
- Homeowners looking to enhance outdoor living spaces with sweet fragrance
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance landscape plants
- Beginners wanting a disease-resistant plant without chemical intervention
- Landscapers needing dense, full-foliage shrubs for foundation plantings
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Glossy foliage offers reliable protection against common blackspot issues.
Bloom Consistency
Repeat flushes ensure a steady supply of flowers all summer long.
Visual Impact
Dramatic coral and cream color shifts create a stunning garden focal.
Space Efficiency
Compact, rounded habit fits perfectly into smaller landscapes or containers.
Cut Flower Quality
Thick petals and high-centered form make these ideal for indoor bouquets.
Maintenance Ease
Straightforward care requirements make this hybrid accessible for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
v2221
Item Form
Bareroot Grafted
Hardiness Zones
7 - 10
Mature Height
5 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Bloom Size
4 inches
Petal Count
26 to 40
Soil Requirement
Normal, loamy, Moist, well-drained
Features
- Breathtaking color contrast that intensifies with sunlight
- High-centered, perfectly formed blooms
- Thick petals provide substance to the flower
- Lush, glossy, dark green foliage resistant to blackspot
- Compact, rounded, and well-branched habit ideal for smaller spaces
- Blooms in flushes throughout the growing season
- Easy Care Plants and Free Bloomer status
What customers say
Customers are consistently captivated by the sheer quality of the Rosa Sheer Magic, frequently highlighting its unique color transition from apricot to pink as truly stunning. This rose delivers exceptional visual impact, making it a garden centerpiece. While the beauty is undeniable, a few gardeners noted that establishing the plant required careful attention, suggesting that initial growth vigor and hardiness might vary depending on climate and planting conditions. Overall, the payoff in bloom quality strongly justifies the effort, positioning this rose as a high value, reliable performer once established.
Know before you buy
The blooms start as coral-colored buds and open into cream-colored flowers. When exposed to bright sunlight, the petals develop a deeper, more dramatic coral blush.
Yes, its compact, rounded habit and 3-foot width make it well-suited for large containers. Ensure the pot has excellent drainage and enough space to accommodate its 5-foot mature height.
The Sheer Magic is a repeat bloomer that produces flushes of flowers from early to late summer. You can expect consistent color throughout the entire growing season.
This rose is specifically noted for its lush, glossy foliage that is resistant to blackspot. While it is considered an easy-care plant, it still performs best in well-drained, loamy soil.
Yes, the high-centered, perfectly formed blooms feature 26 to 40 thick petals that provide excellent substance for bouquets. They also offer a light, spicy fragrance that makes them a great choice for cut flowers.
This hybrid tea rose thrives in hardiness zones 7 through 10. If you live in a colder climate, you may need to provide winter protection or consider it an annual.
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