Henry Fonda Hybrid Tea Rose

Henry Fonda hybrid tea rose brings luminous, sunshine-yellow color to the garden with the elegance and presence worthy of its famed namesake. This standout hybrid tea opens from slender, refined ovoid buds into 4-inch blooms composed of up to 25 vibrant petals. The sweet, subtle fragrance adds a gentle finishing touch, making each flower as delightful up close as it is from afar. Growing to about 5 feet tall and wide, this well-balanced shrub features abundant summer flushes that contrast beautifully against its leathery, deep green foliage.

In the landscape, Henry Fonda shines as a versatile and highly ornamental rose. Its long, sturdy stems—typically 18 to 22 inches—make it a favorite for cutting gardens, where its radiant blooms bring cheerful color indoors. Whether planted in beds, used as a bright border accent, or grown in large containers, this hybrid tea delivers consistent performance and a clean, polished look. Its steady flushes throughout the summer create a continuous display, enhancing mixed plantings alongside companions like salvia, lavender, yarrow, or white flowering perennials that allow its bold yellow blooms to stand out.

Henry Fonda performs best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, with regular watering to support strong growth and repeated blooming. Spring pruning is essential: cut the shrub back to about half its height, or roughly 18 inches from the ground, removing old canes, dead wood, and any crossing branches to encourage healthy new growth. With attentive care and seasonal feeding, this rose rewards gardeners with vigorous performance, summer-long color, and the bright, uplifting beauty that makes it a true standout in any garden setting.

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