Classic red blooms on exceptionally long stems make this Jackson & Perkins Vault Collection rose a standout for the garden and vase.
Introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 2004, this returning favorite produces 4-inch red blooms on remarkable 16 to 20 inch cutting stems.
Ronald Reagan Hybrid Tea Rose combines classic red flowers with exceptionally long cutting stems and a meaningful place in Jackson & Perkins rose history. Its 4-inch double blooms feature 30 rich red petals with a pale reverse, classic Hybrid Tea form, and a light sweet fragrance. Carried on sturdy 16- to 20-inch stems, the flowers are especially impressive for cutting, while continuous waves of bloom bring elegant red color to the garden over a long season.
Introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 2004, Ronald Reagan has returned from our rose archives as a founding member of the J&P Vault Collection. The rose also has a fitting historical connection to its namesake: in 1986, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the rose the National Floral Emblem of the United States. Today, this returning Jackson & Perkins favorite gives gardeners another opportunity to grow a distinctive rose from our breeding history.
Why You'll Love It
Exceptionally long 16- to 20-inch stems are ideal for cutting
Classic 4-inch Hybrid Tea blooms feature rich red petals with a pale reverse
Flowers continuously in waves over a long growing season
Light sweet fragrance complements the elegant flowers
Tall 6-foot upright habit creates substantial presence in the garden
Founding member of the J&P Vault Collection
Why This Rose Stands Out
Ronald Reagan earned its return from the Jackson & Perkins rose archives for qualities that remain compelling today. Most notable are its exceptionally long, sturdy stems. Reaching 16 to 20 inches, they carry classic red Hybrid Tea flowers that are beautifully suited to bouquets, arrangements, and bud vases. In the garden, its tall upright habit and continuous flowering provide an impressive source of red blooms over a long season.
Its history gives the variety another dimension. Jackson & Perkins introduced Ronald Reagan in 2004, and it now returns as a founding member of the J&P Vault Collection. Its namesake also has a direct connection to America's rose history: President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the rose the National Floral Emblem of the United States in 1986.
Plant Highlights
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Collection: J&P Vault Collection
Bloom Color: Red with a pale reverse
Bloom Size: Approximately 4 inches
Petal Count: Approximately 30 petals
Flower Form: Double, classic Hybrid Tea form
Fragrance Strength: Light
Fragrance Notes: Sweet
Cutting Stems: Approximately 16 to 20 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: Approximately 6 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 3 feet
Sun Exposure: Full sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-10
Special Strengths: Repeat blooming, exceptionally long cutting stems
Best Garden Uses: Cutting gardens, rose beds, mixed beds, specimen plantings, and fresh arrangements
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Ronald Reagan Hybrid Tea Rose special? Ronald Reagan combines classic red Hybrid Tea flowers with exceptionally long 16- to 20-inch stems, making it particularly desirable for gardeners who enjoy cutting roses for bouquets and arrangements. It is also a founding member of the J&P Vault Collection.
Why is this rose named Ronald Reagan? The variety honors Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. The name has a particularly fitting connection to roses because President Reagan proclaimed the rose the National Floral Emblem of the United States in 1986.
Is Ronald Reagan Rose good for cutting? Yes. Cutting is one of this rose's greatest strengths. Its sturdy stems reach approximately 16 to 20 inches long and carry classic 4-inch red Hybrid Tea blooms, making them ideal for bouquets, arrangements, and bud vases.
How large does Ronald Reagan Rose grow? Ronald Reagan develops into a substantial upright rose approximately 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Its height makes it an excellent choice for adding vertical presence to rose beds and mixed plantings.
Does Ronald Reagan Rose bloom repeatedly? Yes. Ronald Reagan flowers in continuous waves over a long season, providing repeated opportunities to enjoy its red blooms both outdoors and as cut flowers.
Is Ronald Reagan Rose fragrant? Yes. The flowers have a light, sweet fragrance. The exceptionally long stems and classic red flower form, rather than fragrance intensity, are the variety's most distinctive features.
Care Tips
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply while the rose becomes established and during dry periods. Cut flowers as desired and remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged wood, maintain its upright form, and encourage vigorous new growth.
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Bare root roses are the most common form of roses for spring and early season planting, and come in two types: grafted and own root.
Grafted roses, sometimes referred to as budded bare root roses, have roots that belong to a different variety of rose than the shoots. While the shoots will grow into the variety of rose you've selected, the root variety has been specially grown and developed for hardiness, improved resistance to common diseases, and improved resistance to certain weather conditions. The roots on any grafted rose you receive are usually already two years old, so they'll establish in your garden more quickly when planted.
Own root roses are grown from rose shoot cuttings and develop their own root system. Unlike grafted roses, both their roots and shoots come from the same variety of plant.
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Container roses are typically available in 2-quart sizes or larger and come with established foliage that may or may not have blooms. While bare root roses should generally be planted in early spring, container roses allow you quite a bit more flexibility in planting time, from spring all the way through fall in many zones. Fall can be a good season to plant container roses because it allows them enough time to establish themselves before cold or freezing temperatures arrive.
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