Turn up the heat with sizzling double blooms on a heavy-blooming shrub.
Hybridized by Keith Zary for Jackson & Perkins, Hot Tamale Miniature Rose proves that short on space doesn't have to mean short on impact. Just 2 feet or less in stature, this diminutive rose creates a big show in even the smallest container space. Though Hot Tamale Miniature Rose perfect hybrid tea form blooms grow to little more than 2 inches in width (a lovely size for mixed bouquets), they flaunt blended colors of orange, red, hot pink, and a bright yellow reverse, displaying a myriad of sizzling colors on each shrub.
The miniature size results in giant versatility. The hearty shrubs make a dramatic display in the garden or in containers, but Hot Tamale Miniature Rose also have tremendous appeal in the foreground of a sunny border as cover-up for taller roses, leggy phlox, and small shrubs.
Perhaps best of all, Hot Tamale Miniature Rose is long-lasting, disease-resistant, and more durable than many miniatures of the past. This compact shrub provides either dazzling accents or dynamic star power to your floral display.
Genus | Rosa |
Variety | 'JACpoy' |
Zone | 6 - 11 |
Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Late Fall |
Habit | Compact |
Plant Height | 24 in |
Plant Width | 24 in |
Bloom Size | 2 in |
Petal Count | 40 |
Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Free Bloomer, Repeat Bloomer |
Bloom Color | Yellow, Orange, Multi-Color, Pink |
Bud Shape | Ovoid, Pointed, Small |
Flower Shape | High-centered |
Foliage Color | Dark Green, Glossy |
Fragrance | Light, Sweet |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Heat Tolerant, Disease Resistant |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Beds, Border, Cut Flowers, Landscapes |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Idaho |