Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Rainbow Niagara'

Latin name
Rosa 'Rainbow Niagara'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Rainbow Niagara'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The Rosa ‘Rainbow Niagara’, a refined and luminous hybrid tea rose, captivates with its large, double, soft pink flowers delicately nuanced with cream at the center, exuding a sweet and pleasant fragrance. Its bushy, upright, and well-balanced habit makes it an excellent choice for structuring sunny flowerbeds, enriching classic beds, or growing in large containers on the terrace. Prolific and reblooming, it offers a generous succession of elegant roses throughout the summer, borne on long, sturdy stems ideal for cutting and bouquets. Its dark green, dense, and slightly glossy foliage highlights the delicacy of the flowers while offering good disease resistance in rich, well-drained soil. The Rosa ‘Rainbow Niagara’ brings romance, softness, and radiance 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
Yellow streaked with pink
Fruiting
Decorative red rose hips if faded flowers are left on
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.2 m (4 ft)
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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