Jean De La Fontaine is a classic Hybrid Tea rose with a high-centered bloom shape. The petals display a soft ballet-pink hue on the outside, while the inner petals are a bright peachy-pink. The coloration varies slightly depending on temperature, and the petals have a unique reflective quality. The flowers are large, approximately 12 cm in diameter, with a vase life of 5-6 days.
The plant itself has a compact, upright growth habit, strong disease resistance, and excellent self-cleaning flowers.
English Name: Jean De La Fontaine
Height: 60 x 50 cm
Flower Type: Double, 50 petals
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 10-12 cm
Fragrance: ★★★★★ (Very strong fragrance)
Blooming Habit: Repeats throughout the seasons
Vigor: ★★★★☆
Disease Resistance: ★★★☆☆
Heat Tolerance: ★★★☆☆
Cold Tolerance: ★★★☆☆
Origin: France
Breeder: Meilland
This rose features soft, classical blooms with a bright inner peach-pink tone, about 50 petals, and an incredibly rich fragrance. It is a prolific bloomer, repeating throughout the season. Notably, it won the Honorary Certificate and Fragrance Award at the 2019 Le Roeulx Rose Competition in Belgium.
