



Description
The First Prize Hybrid Tea Rose is an award-winning favourite known for its large, high-centred blooms in a rich deep pink with an elegant ivory reverse. Each flower unfurls in classic spiral form, perched atop long, straight stems—perfect for both garden enjoyment and cutting for vases. With a mild fragrance and exceptional performance, this rose adds consistent colour and grace from spring through to autumn.
🌿 Features
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Flower Colour: Deep pink with ivory reverse
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Bloom Style: Large, high-centred, spiral blooms
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Fragrance: Mild and sweet
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Height: Approximately 1.2 to 1.5 metres
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Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
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Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
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Flowering Season: Repeats from spring to autumn
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Uses: Perfect for garden beds, borders, and cut flowers
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Maintenance: Low maintenance with good disease resistance
🌼 Why You Should Buy
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Award-Winning Beauty: A classic rose prized for its stunning blooms
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Ideal for Cutting Gardens: Long stems and showy flowers are florist-worthy
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Extended Bloom Time: Reliable rebloomer throughout the warm months
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Elegant Two-Tone Colour: Striking contrast makes it a standout in any landscape
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Easy to Grow: Performs well with minimal fuss
❓ FAQs
Q: Can First Prize grow in containers?
A: Yes, it adapts well to large pots or tubs when given good drainage and sun.
Q: Is this rose fragrant?
A: It has a mild and pleasant scent, not overpowering—great for close spaces.
Q: When should I prune this rose?
A: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth and better blooms.
Q: Is it disease resistant?
A: Yes, First Prize shows good resistance, especially with regular care and feeding.
🌟 Lifestyle Integration
Let the First Prize – General – Hybrid Tea Rose elevate your garden with its elegant shape and lush, two-toned blooms. Ideal for garden borders, rose beds, or container planting, it blends form, fragrance, and function—perfect for gardeners who love classic floral impact with dependable performance.
📸 Image is for reference only. Supplied as dormant bulb. Flowering will vary depending on season and care.
What Can You Purchase From Oldboy’s Flowers’ Online Store?
We have a wide selection of Australian grown plants that we deliver as mature plants or mature bulbs. We also supply gardening tools, fertilisers, decorative garden lights, plant hangers and flower pots.
We love chatting with avid gardeners and sharing our knowledge with those with “not so green” fingers, so feel free to contact us.