Symbolizing gratitude and appreciation, a bouquet of deep-pink garden roses is the perfect way to say "thank you!" Ranging from hot pink to berry to magenta, these are my favorite deep-pink garden rose varieties!
DEE-LISH
With a deep-pink color that is perfect as a cut flower, this rose has excellent disease resistance and tall stems.
Type: Hybrid tea (Meilland)
Color: Berry
Fragrance: Strong
Height: 6 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Hybridizer: Meilland
Suitable Zones: 5-9
Vase Life: 3-7 days
Characteristics: Disease-resistant, & fragrant
SWEET MADEMOISELLE
With superior disease-resistance and a parentage including ‘Graham Thomas’ and ‘Peace’ varieties, this rose has fantastic genetics. Long, straight stems, and exceptional vase life make this stunner a top pick for beginning growers.
Type: Hybrid tea
Color: Pink
Fragrance: Strong
Height: 5 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Hybridizer: Meilland
Suitable Zones: 5-10
Vase Life: 3-10 days
Characteristics: Disease-resistant, and fragrant
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF KENT
With a strong tea fragrance, this is just the gal you need for your garden. She displays a familiar David Austin style, including ruffling petals, a beautiful deep-pink color, and resistance to disease.
Type: English Rose
Color: Pink
Fragrance: Strong
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Hybridizer: David Austin
Suitable Zones: 4-11
Vase Life: 3-5 days
Characteristics: Cold-tolerant, and heat-tolerant
YOUNG LYCIDAS
This large blooming rose has the most elegant color blending that ranges from deep-pink-to-magenta, with hints of red. Its petals have uniquely ruffled edges, and the bloom produces an old-rose fragrance.
Type: English Rose
Color: Deep pink
Fragrance: Strong
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 4 feet
Hybridizer: David Austin
Suitable Zones: 5-11
Vase Life: 3-5 days
Characteristics: Cold-tolerant, fragrant, & heat-tolerant
PRINCESS ANNE
This is a quintessential David Austin rose, with deep-pink blooms that fade to a light red. It is a healthy shrub with strong stems and fragrant clusters.
Type: English Rose
Color: Magenta
Fragrance: Medium
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 4.5 feet
Hybridizer: David Austin
Suitable Zones: 4-11
Vase Life: 3-5 days
Characteristics: Cold-tolerant, disease-resistant, and heat-tolerant
GRANDE DAME
A glorious fragrance exudes from this bright hybrid tea rose with large, gorgeous blooms. While it is a modern rose, it performs like an old-world classic. It’s a perfect addition to your cutting garden with minimal thorns and nice, long stems.
Type: Hybrid tea
Color: Pink
Fragrance: Strong
Height: 5 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Hybridizer: Carruth
Suitable Zones: 5-11
Vase Life: 3-7 days
Characteristics: Heat-tolerant, and fragrant
JAMES L. AUSTIN
This stunning deep-pink rose is sure to bring brightness to your garden. It is a versatile shrub with an upright growth habit, as well as a light-to- medium fragrance with hints of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry.
Type: English Rose (Austin)
Color: Deep pink
Fragrance: Medium
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Suitable Zones: 5-11
Vase Life: 3-5 days
Characteristics: Heat-tolerant
YVES PIAGET
An old-fashioned variety that evokes memories of your grandmother’s garden, this is a striking deep pink rose. With a strong fragrance, this exemplary rose is a favorite of floral designers.
Type: Hybrid tea
Color: Deep pink
Fragrance: Strong
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 3 feet
Hybridizer: Meilland
Suitable Zones: 5-10
Vase Life: 3-7 days
Characteristics: Heat-tolerant, and fragrant
Use this gorgeous color palette for a single-variety arrangement or blend with other shades of pink. These deep-pink varieties are perfect for bringing a pop of color to your garden or floral design, or as a token of appreciation for a loved one!
Photos By: Jill Carmel Photography