Memorial Day gardeners across America plant patriotic roses that bloom in red, white, and blue combinations to honor fallen service members. These specialized varieties, including the striped 'Fourth of July' climber and pure white 'JFK' hybrid tea, create living tributes that return each summer. The timing matters greatly, as most memorial roses require 6.
Rosa Memorial Day™ is a strongly scented Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, very double, orchid pink flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), packed with 41 to 50 petals. Borne mostly solitary on long sturdy stems, the exquisite old-fashioned blossoms exude a wonderful damask, old rose fragrance.
Just one flower perfumes an entire room. Blooming in flushes from spring to early fall, they stand out. Hybrid Tea (Tom Carruth, United States, 2001) Memorial Day is a great orchid pink rose that provides a very full bloom and strong fragrance.
This All. Memorial Day Hybrid Tea Rose is an own. This Memorial Day, join the tradition of planting or decorating with flowers to honor loved ones who've lost their lives in service.
In this article, rose enthusiast Danielle Sherwood shares special roses with ties to Memorial Day. Plant one this holiday as a beautiful token of remembrance that will endure for years to come! Roses Tree Roses Rose, 36" Tree, Memorial Day® Product Details Growing Zones 7-10 Page Number 42 Planting Season Spring Fertilizer Type 5-5-7 Light Requirements Full Sun Fragrant Strong, damask rose Size Shipped 2 year, #1 grade Height 5' Petal Count 45.
Garden Uses for Memorial Day™ Rose 'Memorial Day™' rose is an exceptional addition to traditional rose gardens, cutting gardens, and mixed perennial borders. It shines when planted in mass groupings or as a flowering hedge, where its bold color and fragrance can be fully appreciated. Description A gorgeous hybrid tea with a classic bloom form.
Light pink with darker edges. A strong, damask, old rose fragrance with veyr. 41 to 50 petals.
Average diameter 4.25″. Large, very fully double, borne mostly solitary with a high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Ovoid, rounded buds. Good for cut flower. Memorial Day™Classification: Hybrid Tea Flower Color: medium pink Flower Size: 5 inches Flower Form: old fashioned, borne mostly solitary Petal Count: 28-52 Fragrance: intense, old rose fragrance.
Memorial Day™ - cv. WEKblunez Pat.#16,572 Rosa Hybrid Tea Thanks to all who have ordered with us this season! We will open the 2026 Rose order season November 12, 2025.