Hybrid Tea Rose 'Elizabeth Taylor': A Star-Worthy Deep Pink Classic

Fittingly named for the legendary actress, 'Elizabeth Taylor' is a Hybrid Tea rose introduced in 1985 by Weddle. This cultivar (also known as Rosa 'Paradise') produces the long, pointed buds and high-centered blooms that define the Hybrid Tea class, but with a distinctive color: a rich, deep pink with a silvery-lavender reverse that catches the light beautifully. Each flower reaches 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with 30 to 35 petals, and carries a strong, sweet damask fragrance.

The plant grows upright to 4 to 5 feet, with large, glossy, dark green foliage that provides excellent disease resistance. Stems are long and strong—ideal for cutting—and the blooms hold their form well in the vase. 'Elizabeth Taylor' flowers in flushes throughout the season, with a particularly heavy spring display.

This rose performs best in full sun with regular feeding and good air circulation. While it benefits from standard Hybrid Tea care—winter protection in cold zones, preventive fungicide applications in humid climates—its vigor and bloom quality make it worth the effort. A stunning focal point in the rose bed or cutting garden, 'Elizabeth Taylor' brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to any landscape.