First Prize Rose (Rosa 'First Prize') | Pink & Cream Hybrid Tea Rose

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First Prize Rose

Rosa ‘First Prize’

A classic hybrid tea rose with very large (6 in), striking bi-color pink and creamy-white blooms, resembling a floral "opera mask."

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Rosa 'First Prize' is a stunning, award-winning hybrid tea rose prized for its spectacular, large, bi-color blooms of pink and creamy-white, resembling a vibrant floral "opera mask." Introduced by John H. Patterson in 1959, this classic rose produces huge, fully double, high-centered flowers with 35-40 petals in a striking blend of deep rose-pink and soft cream, often with the pink concentrated on the petal edges . The blooms are very large (up to 6 inches across), long-lasting, and appear in flushes from late spring through fall . With a light, sweet fragrance, excellent cold hardiness, and a vigorous, upright habit, it is an outstanding choice for cut flowers, mixed borders, and as a colorful garden specimen.

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Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily) .

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Foliage & Flowers: Large, leathery, dark green foliage; very large (5-6 inches), fully double (35-40 petals), high-centered bi-color blooms of deep rose-pink and creamy-white; light, sweet fragrance .
Mature Height: 4-6 ft .
Mature Spread: 3-4 ft .
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 6-9 .
Core Benefits: Large bi-color pink and cream blooms (6 inches), excellent cold hardiness, good for cutting, repeat flowering, vigorous growth.
Best Uses: Cut flower gardens, mixed borders, specimen planting, cottage gardens, foundation plantings.

Faqs

Q: Why is it called "First Prize"?
A: The name 'First Prize' refers to the rose's outstanding, award-worthy qualities—its large size, striking bi-color blooms, and excellent garden performance . The "花脸" (Huāliǎn) nickname in Chinese describes its colorful, opera mask-like appearance.

Q: How large do the blooms get?
A: The flowers are very large, typically reaching 5-6 inches in diameter .

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: Yes, it is noted for its excellent cold hardiness, reliably surviving in USDA zones 6-9 .

Q: Is it fragrant?
A: Yes, it has a light, sweet fragrance.

Q: Is it a good cut flower?
A: Yes, the long stems and large, long-lasting blooms make it an excellent choice for cutting and enjoying indoors .

Q: How often does it bloom?
A: It is a repeat bloomer, producing flushes of flowers from late spring through fall .

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