Garden Party Hybrid Tea Rose: Classic Blush Pink

The Garden Party hybrid tea rose, introduced in 1959 by Swim (PP1814), is a timeless classic with large, high-centered, blush pink flowers edged in deeper pink. A refined, elegant rose for the garden and vase.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Garden Party'
Additional names: PP1814
Hybridized by: Swim
Registered/Introduced: 1959

Growth Habit and Blooms

Upright 3–4 feet. Flowers 4–5 inches, blush pink with deeper pink edges, high-centered. Moderate fragrance. Good repeat bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Spring hard prune.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Rose beds, cutting gardens, formal gardens. The delicate color is sophisticated.