Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose

Treat yourself or your best gardening friend to this stunning hybrid tea. Fragrant Cloud does exactly what its name suggests—envelops you in an intriguing scent that combines the clove-y aroma of pumpkin pie with a floral sweetness and a deep, rich rose fragrance. One sniff will make a convert out of you, even before you see the huge, coral-washed blooms.

Even if it weren’t fragrant, this rose would endear itself with its color and form. The deep orange blooms suffused with coral measure 5 inches across and have the symmetrical, long-lasting form of the finest hybrid teas. Cool weather enhances the color of the flowers, making Fragrant Cloud a good choice for northern and late-spring climates.

Arising in early summer, the flowers are backed by glossy, dark green foliage on robust plants 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. A good choice for a hedge or the back of the border, this rose is well-branched and dense.