Rosa Sugar Plum
Best fragrant rose for gardeners seeking colorful, long-lasting cut flower arrangements.
The Sugar Plum Hybrid Tea Rose, hybridized by Dr. Keith Zary, offers an unusual and captivating display. It produces 3- to 4-inch double blooms featuring a rich lavender hue splashed with pink and purple accents. This variety is highly valued for its rare, strong sweet pea fragrance and excellent performance as a cut flower, boasting sturdy stems reaching 14 to 18 inches. It repeats blooming quickly throughout the season, making it a reliable addition to beds, borders, or landscapes. This tall bush variety thrives in full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 10.
$44.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
866
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Virtual SKU
2460
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking aromatic blooms and unique lavender-pink color
- Landscapers wanting continuous floral displays throughout the season
- Floral enthusiasts who enjoy creating elegant indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring hands-off plant care
- Beginners living in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Gardeners in regions with harsh, intense afternoon sun
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Rare sweet pea notes provide a standout sensory experience in gardens.
Bloom Frequency
Rapid repeat blooming ensures consistent color from spring through late fall.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and long-lasting double blooms excel in indoor floral arrangements.
Hardiness Range
Broad climate adaptability makes this variety reliable across most USDA zones.
Visual Impact
Unique lavender and purple color splashes create a sophisticated landscape focal point.
Establishment Speed
Reliable first-year flowering allows for immediate gratification after initial planting.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
v2460
Variety Name
'JACgemo'
Hardiness Zones
5 - 10
Mature Height
5 Feet
Mature Width
3 Feet
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Lavender, Dark Pink, Light Purple
Item Form
Bareroot Grafted
Features
- Unusual color combination of rich lavender splashed with pink and purple
- Exceptional, strong sweet pea fragrance
- Excellent attributes for a cut flower with sturdy stems
- Free and repeat bloomer, flowering from late spring to late fall
- Blooms in the first year of planting
- Glossy, dark green foliage
- Upright growth habit suitable for single plantings or mixed borders
What customers say
Consumers are captivated by the Rosa Sugar Plum's reliable performance and stunning, true to description color. The consistent theme across reviews is the exceptional quality and vigor of the plant. Gardeners report that the rose establishes quickly, offering abundant, highly fragrant blooms in unique plum and lavender tones. This reliability in both growth and color saturation confirms that the rose delivers superior garden impact, making it a highly valued addition despite its premium price point.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is a reliable bloomer and will produce flowers in its first season after planting.
Given its mature width of 3 feet, you should space these bushes at least 3 to 4 feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and healthy growth.
Yes, this rose thrives in full sun, which is essential for maintaining its vibrant lavender and purple color and encouraging repeat blooming throughout the season.
It is an excellent choice for cut flowers. The blooms are supported by sturdy 14- to 18-inch stems and possess a strong, pleasant sweet pea fragrance that works well in vases.
The Sugar Plum rose is hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 10, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates across the country.
This is a free and repeat bloomer, meaning it will continue to produce flowers consistently from late spring through late fall.
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