Photo courtesy of Star Roses and Plants
Star Roses and Plants unveiled the Martha Stewart Rose for introduction in 2026.
Martha Stewart, named for the home and garden icon, is a hybrid tea rose with more than 100 petals in shades of pink and apricot and scented with notes of citrus and honeysuckle.
Bred by Meilland, this rose was originally introduced in Europe as Jean de la Fontaine. The North American launch under the name Martha Stewart through Star Roses and Plants will make the rose available at independent garden centers starting in 2026. Very limited quantities of bare-root plants are available now online.
"Known for her carefully designed and expertly tended gardens, Martha wanted to find a rose that would symbolize her life-long devotion to gardening, a rose that possessed her favorite characteristics: a gorgeous apricot-pink color, a full bloom and an excellent fragrance," Star Roses and Plants said in a news release.
For information about 2026 booking, growers in the horticulture industry should contact their Star Roses and Plants territory manager or call customer service at 1-800-457-1859.
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