Hybrid Tea Rose 'Gemini': Zary's Bicolor Breakthrough

Introduced in 1999 by Dr. Keith Zary, 'Gemini' (PP11691, also known as JACnepal, St Johns College) represents a modern milestone in hybrid tea breeding: a perfectly formed, high-centered bloom in a striking coral-pink and cream bicolor pattern that holds its color without fading.

Botanical Profile

The long, pointed buds unfurl into classic exhibition form—spiraled centers, symmetrical petal arrangement, and substance that lasts in the vase. The coloration is distinctive: coral-pink petals edged and reversed in creamy white, creating a luminous, two-toned effect. The plant is vigorous and upright, reaching 4-5 feet with dark, glossy, disease-resistant foliage. 'Gemini' brought a new level of color stability to bicolor hybrid teas, earning All-America Rose Selections honors and a permanent place in the cut-flower industry. It's a twin triumph of form and color—aptly named for the celestial twins.