About Henry Fonda Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘JACyes’  Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda is a striking yellow hybrid tea rose with deep golden blooms and a clean, upright habit. Bred in the U.S. by Jack E. Christensen in 1995 and introduced by Bear Creek Gardens in 1996, this rose offers large, 4.75″ flowers with 20–25 petals and a light fragrance. It blooms in flushes through the growing season and stands out for its vibrancy, vigor, and solid garden performance.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Jack E. Christensen (USA, 1995)

🎨 Color: Deep yellow
🌸 Petal Count: 20–25
💠 Bloom Form: Very full, high-centered to slightly cupped
📏 Bloom Size: ~4.75″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — sturdy stems ideal for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Light to moderate lemony scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Tall, upright shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7b–10b
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: ~5′
↔️ Width: ~3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Good overall; may show black spot in humid regions
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Intermountain West