Daring Spirit® Hybrid Tea Rose

Daring Spirit® is the Jackson & Perkins Rose of the Year for 2015, celebrated for its extraordinary hand-painted look and unforgettable presence in the garden. This hybrid tea rose displays carmine and white tones arranged in stripes, flecks, and splashes across a raspberry-red base—each bloom uniquely patterned, each one a miniature work of art. The flowers measure up to 5 inches across, holding 25 to 30 petals in classic hybrid tea form and releasing a moderately strong fragrance that blends spicy and sweet notes. Held singly on long stems, every bloom makes a spectacular centerpiece, indoors or out.

The shrub forms a handsome, upright plant about 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide, clothed in dark, glossy foliage that emerges with a hint of burgundy in spring. Its striking color play pairs beautifully with cool-toned companions such as lavender, Russian sage, and silver-foliage plants, all of which help amplify the rose's dramatic patterning. Whether showcased in a cutting garden, used as a focal point in a mixed bed, or planted among softer-colored roses for contrast, Daring Spirit delivers a one-of-a-kind bloom show that draws admiration season after season.

Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, watering at the base of the plant early in the day to keep foliage dry and healthy. Prune in early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and reducing the plant's height by about half (or by one-third in warmer climates). With consistent care—including regular feeding and deadheading—this hybrid tea will reward you with abundant, artistically patterned blooms from late spring through mid fall.

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