Barbra Steisand|Hybrid Tea rose
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Type: Hybrid Tea rose—celebrated for its classic long-stemmed blooms, ideal for cutting gardens and elegant floral arrangements.
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Color: A dreamy lavender-mauve hue, often described as deeper-toned toward the edges, giving it a rich, dimensional appearance.
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Fragrance: Exceptionally sweet—notes of citrus and old-rose that are said to “fill an entire room.”
Breeder & Introduction
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Hybridizer: Tom Carruth, a renowned American rose breeder who introduced many beloved cultivars.
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Introduced by: Weeks Roses, in the year 2001.
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Cultivar Code: Known botanically as ‘WEKquaneze’, holding U.S. Patent 13,120.
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Parentage: A complex lineage: (Blue Nile × (Ivory Tower × Angel Face)) × New Zealand.
Plant Characteristics
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Size & Habit: Upright, bushy growth reaching approximately 3–5 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide.
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Flowers: Large, fully double, high-centered blooms measuring 4–5 inches with an impressive 26–35 petals.
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Foliage: Glossy, deep green leaves—providing a vivid backdrop for the blooms. Blooming: Repeat-flowering throughout the season.
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Hardiness & Cultivation: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Thrives in USDA Zones 5–9 (approx. Zone 6+)
