Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Marilyn Monroe'

Latin name
Rosa 'Marilyn Monroe'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Marilyn Monroe'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa ‘Marilyn Monroe’, a glamorous and luminous hybrid tea rose, captivates with its large, double, cream-apricot flowers delicately nuanced with peach pink, whose coloration subtly evolves as they bloom. The thick, satiny petals form an elegantly turbinated flower borne on long, sturdy stems ideal for cutting and refined bouquets. Its light to moderate fragrance pleasantly accompanies the bloom without overpowering the space. Its bushy, upright, and vigorous habit gives it a structured silhouette perfect for sunny beds or as a focal point in a warm-toned and pastel border. Floriferous and remontant, it produces several waves of blooms throughout the summer. Its dense, healthy, dark green foliage highlights the softness of the color while showing good disease tolerance in rich, deep, and well-drained soil. Rosa ‘Marilyn Monroe’ brings elegance, softness, and sophistication to the garden while attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during establishment and flowering. Keep the soil slightly moist, especially during hot weather.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Pale apricot
Fruiting
Occasional red rose hips if not pruned
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.3 ft (1.3 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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