Medallion™ Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa ‘JACmel’ – Medallion™

Medallion™ is a grand, award-winning hybrid tea rose celebrated for its immense blooms, refined form, and soft peach-apricot glow. Bred by Keith W. Zary and introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1980, this rose embodies elegance and grace in every petal. Its massive, exhibition-quality flowers—often reaching 6 inches across—open in a delicate blend of champagne, peach, and buff tones, aging beautifully as they unfold. With its long stems, subtle perfume, and impressive garden presence, Medallion™ remains one of the most distinguished hybrid teas of its era.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Dr. Keith W. Zary (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Jackson & Perkins (1980)
🎨 Color: Peach, apricot, and buff with soft cream highlights
🌸 Petal Count: ~35–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, very full, exhibition style
📏 Bloom Size: ~5–6″ (12–15 cm) — exceptionally large
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from spring to frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet, and pleasant
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — strong stems and long-lasting blooms

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright and tall with strong, well-spaced canes
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
🎯 Best Use: Exhibition rose, specimen planting, or cutting garden centerpiece

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Good; prefers dry foliage and consistent air flow
🌎 Regional Performance: Excellent in warm, dry, or coastal climates
✨ Awards: All-America Rose Selection Winner (1980)
🌸 Unique Traits:

• One of the largest hybrid tea blooms ever bred
• Luxurious form and coloring ideal for cutting
• Refined, statuesque growth habit

✨ Why We Love It

Medallion™ is a rose of grandeur and subtle beauty — a statement piece for the garden and the vase alike. Its soft peach blooms seem to glow from within, exuding quiet luxury and timeless charm. Whether admired up close for its flawless form or from afar as it catches the evening light, Medallion™ brings an aura of refinement to every setting. A true collector’s rose, it remains a lasting tribute to the elegance of classic American rose breeding.