About Fragrant Cloud Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘TANellis’  Fragrant Cloud

Fragrant Cloud is a legendary hybrid tea rose bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. in Germany in 1963 and introduced to the U.S. in 1967. Celebrated for its striking coral-red blooms and one of the most powerful fragrances in the rose world, this variety earned its place in the Rose Hall of Fame in 1981. With large, high-centered flowers, glossy foliage, and floriferous performance, Fragrant Cloud is a standout in cutting gardens, mixed borders, or fragrance-focused plantings.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Mathias Tantau Jr. (Germany)

🎨 Color: Coral-red aging to geranium-red
🌸 Petal Count: 27–40
💠 Bloom Form: Large, full, high-centered; often in small clusters
📏 Bloom Size: 5–6″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats flushes from spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent 
🧴 Fragrance: Exceptionally strong — citrus, damask, fruity, and spicy tones

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: 3–4′
↕️ Height: 4–7′
↔️ Width: 3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Typically grafted
💪 Disease Resistance: Good overall — benefits from airflow
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast
🏅 Awards:
– Portland Gold Medal (1966)