Garden Roses - Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is pure classic beauty — soft, luminous, and effortlessly captivating, much like the icon it’s named for.
The blooms open in creamy apricot tones, layered with hints of warm ivory and the faintest touch of green at their earliest stage. There’s a softness to this rose that feels almost glowing in the garden — never harsh, never overly bold, just quietly radiant.
Its form is timeless. Large, high-centered blooms with a velvety finish sit elegantly on long stems, making it as stunning in arrangements as it is on the plant. A gentle citrus-tea fragrance lingers, light and refined.
But beyond its beauty, Marilyn Monroe™ is remarkably dependable — handling heat with ease and producing bloom after bloom through the season. It’s a rose that delivers both grace and performance, without compromise.
Elegant, enduring, and undeniably feminine — a true garden classic.
Details
• Type: Hybrid Tea
• Breeder: Tom Carruth
• Introduced By: Weeks Roses
• Colour: Creamy apricot with soft ivory tones and occasional green undertones in early blooms
• Fragrance: Mild — citrus tea
• Bloom Form: High-centered, classic spiral
• Petal Count: 26–40
• Bloom Size: 4–5″
• Blooming: Repeats from spring through fall
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Height: 4–6 ft
• Width: 2–4 ft
• Spacing: 3–4 ft
• Light: Full sun
• Zones: 5–10
• Disease Resistance: Very good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent — maintains bloom quality in warmer climates
• Vase Life: Excellent — strong stems and long-lasting blooms