Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
First Prize is a classic exhibition-style Hybrid Tea known for its exceptionally large, beautifully layered flowers. Deep pink buds open into impressive blooms with swirling shades of rose pink, softer pink, and ivory, typically reaching around 6 inches across. Each flower carries approximately 25–30 petals, creating the refined form that has made First Prize a longtime favorite for exhibition and cutting.
A mild tea fragrance accompanies its prolific flowers, which are carried on long stems above dark green, leathery foliage. The plant develops a substantial, upright presence, reaching approximately 4–5 feet tall and wide under favorable conditions. Its long-lasting flowers perform especially well in the vase, while its tolerance of heat and coastal conditions adds versatility in the garden.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Rose pink and ivory blend
Bloom Size: Approximately 6 inches
Petal Count: 25–30 petals
Fragrance: Mild to slight tea fragrance
Bloom Habit: Prolific flowering
Height: Approximately 4–5 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–5 ft.
Foliage: Dark green and leathery
Disease Resistance: Average
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low water use once established
Environmental Tolerance: Heat and coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting gardens, exhibition-style blooms, garden beds, bouquets, and vase arrangements
Special Features: Very large exhibition-quality blooms on long stems; flowers have a long vase life
Breeder: Boerner
Introduced: 1967
US Patent No.: PP2774
Registration Name: First Prize
Awards: All-America Rose Selections (AARS)
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
First Prize is a classic exhibition-style Hybrid Tea known for its exceptionally large, beautifully layered flowers. Deep pink buds open into impressive blooms with swirling shades of rose pink, softer pink, and ivory, typically reaching around 6 inches across. Each flower carries approximately 25–30 petals, creating the refined form that has made First Prize a longtime favorite for exhibition and cutting.
A mild tea fragrance accompanies its prolific flowers, which are carried on long stems above dark green, leathery foliage. The plant develops a substantial, upright presence, reaching approximately 4–5 feet tall and wide under favorable conditions. Its long-lasting flowers perform especially well in the vase, while its tolerance of heat and coastal conditions adds versatility in the garden.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Rose pink and ivory blend
Bloom Size: Approximately 6 inches
Petal Count: 25–30 petals
Fragrance: Mild to slight tea fragrance
Bloom Habit: Prolific flowering
Height: Approximately 4–5 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–5 ft.
Foliage: Dark green and leathery
Disease Resistance: Average
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low water use once established
Environmental Tolerance: Heat and coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting gardens, exhibition-style blooms, garden beds, bouquets, and vase arrangements
Special Features: Very large exhibition-quality blooms on long stems; flowers have a long vase life
Breeder: Boerner
Introduced: 1967
US Patent No.: PP2774
Registration Name: First Prize
Awards: All-America Rose Selections (AARS)
