Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Elizabeth Taylor is a striking Hybrid Tea with medium-large blooms in a vivid deep pink, finished with distinctive smoky edges. The flowers reach about 5 inches across and carry 30–35 petals, opening from shapely buds on long stems. Its bold coloring and long-lasting flowers make it especially appealing both in the garden and for cutting.
The blooms carry a strong spicy fragrance and are produced generously on a slightly spreading plant. Elizabeth Taylor typically reaches about 5–6 feet tall, with good cutting performance and reliable heat tolerance. It prefers warmer conditions, while moderate temperatures can help produce the best bloom size.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Deep pink with smoky edges
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches
Petal Count: 30–35 petals
Fragrance: Strong spicy fragrance
Bloom Habit: Prolific flowering
Height: Approximately 5–6 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Slightly spreading
Disease Resistance: Average
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low water use
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant; prefers warm climates
Best Uses: Cutting gardens, bouquets, floral arrangements, and garden beds
Special Features: Long-stemmed, long-lasting flowers; best bloom size in moderate temperatures
Breeder: Von Weddle
Introduced: 1986
US Patent No.: PP6492
Registration Name: Elizabeth Taylor
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Elizabeth Taylor is a striking Hybrid Tea with medium-large blooms in a vivid deep pink, finished with distinctive smoky edges. The flowers reach about 5 inches across and carry 30–35 petals, opening from shapely buds on long stems. Its bold coloring and long-lasting flowers make it especially appealing both in the garden and for cutting.
The blooms carry a strong spicy fragrance and are produced generously on a slightly spreading plant. Elizabeth Taylor typically reaches about 5–6 feet tall, with good cutting performance and reliable heat tolerance. It prefers warmer conditions, while moderate temperatures can help produce the best bloom size.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Deep pink with smoky edges
Bloom Size: Approximately 5 inches
Petal Count: 30–35 petals
Fragrance: Strong spicy fragrance
Bloom Habit: Prolific flowering
Height: Approximately 5–6 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Slightly spreading
Disease Resistance: Average
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low water use
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant; prefers warm climates
Best Uses: Cutting gardens, bouquets, floral arrangements, and garden beds
Special Features: Long-stemmed, long-lasting flowers; best bloom size in moderate temperatures
Breeder: Von Weddle
Introduced: 1986
US Patent No.: PP6492
Registration Name: Elizabeth Taylor
