Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Marilyn Monroe™ is an elegant Hybrid Tea known for its distinctive creamy apricot coloring and beautifully formed blooms. Long, pointed buds show hints of green on the outer petals before opening into large, 4–5 inch flowers in soft, pure apricot tones. Each bloom carries 30–35 petals and develops the classic, refined form prized in Hybrid Tea roses, while deep green foliage provides a handsome backdrop.
A mild citrus-tea fragrance adds a subtle finishing touch to the flowers. Marilyn Monroe™ grows with an upright to somewhat rounded, bushy habit and develops long cutting stems with excellent vase life. Very strong disease resistance, along with heat and coastal tolerance, makes it especially dependable in warmer gardens. Its strong stems and lasting flowers also make it an excellent choice for cutting and indoor arrangements.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Creamy apricot with green-washed outer petals in the bud stage
Bloom Size: 4–5 in.
Petal Count: 30–35
Fragrance: Mild citrus and tea fragrance
Height: 5–7 ft.
Width: 3–4 ft.
Growth Habit: Upright to somewhat rounded, bushy
Foliage: Deep green
Disease Resistance: Very strong
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low water use
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant, coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cut flowers, floral arrangements, garden beds
Special Features: Long cutting stems and excellent vase life
Breeder: Tom Carruth
Introduced: 2003
US Patent No.: PP14398
Registration Name: WEKsunspat
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Marilyn Monroe™ is an elegant Hybrid Tea known for its distinctive creamy apricot coloring and beautifully formed blooms. Long, pointed buds show hints of green on the outer petals before opening into large, 4–5 inch flowers in soft, pure apricot tones. Each bloom carries 30–35 petals and develops the classic, refined form prized in Hybrid Tea roses, while deep green foliage provides a handsome backdrop.
A mild citrus-tea fragrance adds a subtle finishing touch to the flowers. Marilyn Monroe™ grows with an upright to somewhat rounded, bushy habit and develops long cutting stems with excellent vase life. Very strong disease resistance, along with heat and coastal tolerance, makes it especially dependable in warmer gardens. Its strong stems and lasting flowers also make it an excellent choice for cutting and indoor arrangements.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Creamy apricot with green-washed outer petals in the bud stage
Bloom Size: 4–5 in.
Petal Count: 30–35
Fragrance: Mild citrus and tea fragrance
Height: 5–7 ft.
Width: 3–4 ft.
Growth Habit: Upright to somewhat rounded, bushy
Foliage: Deep green
Disease Resistance: Very strong
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low water use
Hardiness Zones: 6b–9b
Environmental Tolerance: Heat tolerant, coastal tolerant
Best Uses: Cut flowers, floral arrangements, garden beds
Special Features: Long cutting stems and excellent vase life
Breeder: Tom Carruth
Introduced: 2003
US Patent No.: PP14398
Registration Name: WEKsunspat
