About New Zealand Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MACgenev’   New Zealand

New Zealand is a refined and elegantly fragrant hybrid tea rose developed by Samuel McGredy IV in New Zealand and introduced by McGredy Roses International in the early 1990s. It commemorates New Zealand’s 150th anniversary, blending its European and Māori heritage. The blooms are luminous shell‑pink with a deeper peach reverse, forming large, high‑centered flowers with an intense old‑rose fragrance. This rose has earned multiple awards and is cherished by gardeners for both its beauty and scent.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Samuel McGredy IV (New Zealand)
🎨 Color: Light shell‑pink petals with deeper peach reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–34
💠 Bloom Form: High‑centered, double exhibition style
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm) diameter
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooms from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent – long-cut stems with generous petals
🧴 Fragrance: Strong – classic, intense old‑rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, medium‑shrubs 3–5 ft 
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun, good air circulation
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones ~6–9; needs winter protection in colder climates
📐 Spacing: ~2–3′ 
↕️ Height: ~3–5 ft 
↔️ Width: ~2–3′ 

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Stock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Above-average resistance to black spot, mildew, rust

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West

🏅 Awards:
• Portland Gold Medal (1996)