Hybrid Tea Rose 'Spice Twice': Fragrant Bicolor Innovation

Introduced in 1998 by Zary (PP8628, also JACable), 'Spice Twice' brings a novel color combination to the Hybrid Tea class: creamy white petals edged and flushed with deep pink to red, creating a striking picotee effect. The high-centered, double blooms reach 4 to 5 inches, opening slowly from long, elegant buds. True to its name, the fragrance is a powerful, spicy damask that fills the garden—twice the impact of many modern Hybrid Teas.

The plant grows upright to 4 to 5 feet with dark green, semi-glossy foliage and good disease resistance for its class. Stems are long and straight, making 'Spice Twice' an excellent cutting rose. It flowers in flushes from spring through fall, with the bicolor pattern most distinct in cool weather.

This rose appreciates full sun, regular feeding, and good air circulation. In the garden, it pairs beautifully with solid-colored companions—deep reds, purples, or whites—that highlight its unique patterning. For exhibitors and fragrance lovers alike, 'Spice Twice' offers a compelling blend of novelty, scent, and classic Hybrid Tea form.