A child of Gemini and Moon Shadow, Sugar Plum is a hybrid tea rose that was hybridized by Dr. Keith Zary for Jackson and Perkins. This is an unusual rose. The 3- to 4-inch double blooms not only have a fantastic flower form and an exceptional colorrich lavender splashed with bits of pink and purplebut also have a rare fragrancestrong sweet pea. They repeat quickly throughout the season and have all the attributes of a perfect cut flower: fantastic form and color, lovely fragrance, and sturdy 14- to 18-inch stemsSweet!
A tall bush, Sugar Plum works well in single plantings as well as in mixed beds and borders.
Give this rose a chance and its quirky charms are sure to win you over.
NOTE: Tree and patio roses are hardy to Zone 6 regardless of the rose variety grafted to their tops.
| Genus | Rosa |
| Variety | 'JACgemo' |
| Zone | 5 - 10 |
| Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Late Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 4 ft - 5 ft |
| Width | 3 ft |
| Bloom Size | 3 in - 4 in |
| Petal Count | 30 |
| Additional Characteristics | Repeat Bloomer, Pruning Recommended, Bloom First Year, Free Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Lavender, Dark Pink, Light Purple |
| Bud Shape | Ovoid, Pointed |
| Flower Shape | Double |
| Foliage Color | Glossy, Dark Green |
| Fragrance | Strong |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| 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 |