first prize new

first prize has beautiful, long, pointed buds that open into perfect, 6″ flowers with a petal count of 25+. the large flowers are made up of half swirled hues of rose-pink with an ivory pink reverse. she is a continually blooming, bushy plant with dark green, leathery leaves that provide the perfect backdrop for her outstanding blooms. first prize is a lovely cut rose and does great in beds, borders, or pots.

• type: hybrid tea

• color: pink/ivory pink reverse

• fragrance: very fragrant

• hardiness zone: 6 – 10

• size: 3′ – 4′ x 3′

• rebloom: continual blooming

• bloom type: double

• year: 1970