Jefferson Rose Miniature Rose: Patriotic Pink-White

The Jefferson Rose miniature rose, introduced in 1983 by Moore (PP5459, MORfree, Softee), bears small, high-centered, white flowers blushed with pink on a compact, disease-resistant plant. Named for Thomas Jefferson, a rose enthusiast.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Jefferson Rose'
Additional names: PP5459, MORfree, Softee
Hybridized by: Moore
Registered/Introduced: 1983

Growth Habit and Blooms

Compact 12–18 inches. Flowers 1–1.5 inches, white with pink blush, high-centered. Light fragrance. Continuous bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Light spring shaping.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Containers, edging, patriotic gardens, memorial plantings. The blush is subtle.