Hybrid Tea Rose 'Gypsy'

I purchased a bare root plant of "Gypsy" at one of those discount stores for about $4 and didn't expect much in return, but this plant is...Read More delightful and worth every penny! It has lived next to a vigorous specimen of Mr. Lincoln with minimal attention and it continues to bloom throughout the summer without any pest issues to speak of. The blooms are a true fire engine red and though rather small, last for up to 2 weeks cut in a vase. Absolutely a great rose for any Southern garden.

Very nice shrub form for a hybrid tea. The blooms are deep, rich scarlet. The buds are so dark they appear almost black. The fragrance is...Read More moderate- stronger on warm, sunny days. The blooms are long-lasting on the plant and in a vase. Typical to type, it blooms heavily in the spring then sporadically through the summer and fall here in central NC. I've noticed a mild susceptibility to black spot but no other serious diseases or pests.