The new Martha Stewart hybrid tea rose is creating a “buzz” even before bees have a chance to taste its sweet pollen. The queen of gardening herself shared her excitement in a recent Instagram post about the stunning new variety, calling it “glorious, highly scented, and beautifully colored.”
She also thanked Danielle Dall’Armi of Rose Story Farm for collaborating on this project for two years, as well as her head gardener, Ryan McCallister, for doing such a wonderful job tending to her rose garden.
But this isn’t just another rose — it’s a masterpiece that’s been years in the making. Originally bred in Europe by Meilland® as Jean de la Fontaine®, it’s now being introduced to the US under the Martha Stewart name, Star Roses states. Soon its timeless elegance and intoxicating fragrance will be in American gardens.
Why This Rose is a Must-Have
What makes the Martha Stewart rose so special? To say this rose is majestic would be putting it lightly. It features an opulent 100 to 150 large petals. The flower unfurls into a lush 4- to 5-inch flower in shades of ballet pink and apricot. Dark green leaves create a stunning contrast to the pink petals, adding a dramatic flair to any garden.
As if the tempting beauty of this rose wasn’t enough, Edmunds Roses describes the scent combination as having a very strong lemon verbena, honeysuckle, and bergamot fragrance.
This rose flourishes in full sun. It thrives in USDA growing zones 6-9, and reaches a height of 2 ½ to 3 feet, making it perfect for flower beds or as the centerpiece of your garden.
While the Martha Stewart hybrid tea rose won’t be available in garden centers until 2026, you don’t have to wait that long. You can order it online from Edmund Roses, ensuring you’ll be able to add this unique beauty to your garden this spring.
Martha also noted in her post that this plant is shipped bare-root own-root, meaning it arrives without soil. The best time to plant bare-root roses is in late winter or early spring, so if you want lush, fragrant blossoms, now is the perfect time to order.
