Belinda’s Dream® Rose Bush
Romantic, vigorous, and exceptionally dependable, Belinda’s Dream® is a beloved shrub rose celebrated for its magnificent pink blooms, excellent disease resistance, and outstanding performance in warm climates. Combining the lush beauty of an old-fashioned rose with the reliability of a modern garden variety, Belinda’s Dream® is an exceptional choice for rose gardens, mixed borders, cutting gardens, and Southern landscapes.
Bred by renowned Texas rose breeder Dr. Robert E. Basye, Belinda’s Dream® produces large, beautifully formed blooms in luminous shades of soft to medium pink. Each flower is generously filled with approximately 40 petals, opening into a full, rounded bloom with the romantic appearance of a classic garden rose.
The flowers are produced generously throughout the growing season, providing repeat flushes of beautiful pink color from spring into fall. Long, sturdy stems and substantial blooms also make Belinda’s Dream® an excellent rose for cutting, allowing its beauty to be enjoyed in fresh arrangements indoors.
Belinda’s Dream® develops into a vigorous, bushy shrub with attractive green foliage and an impressive tolerance for heat. Its combination of beautiful flowers, repeat blooming, disease resistance, and adaptability has earned it a reputation as one of the most reliable roses for Southern gardens.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
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| Rose Type | Shrub Rose |
| Breeder | Dr. Robert E. Basye |
| Variety | Belinda’s Dream® |
| Year Introduced | 1992 |
| Flower Color | Soft to Medium Pink |
| Bloom Size | Large, Approximately 4–5" |
| Bloom Form | Fully Double, Old-Fashioned |
| Petal Count | Approximately 40 Petals |
| Fragrance | Moderate, Sweet Rose Fragrance |
| Flowering Habit | Continuous Repeat Blooming |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous, Bushy, Well-Branched Shrub |
| Foliage | Healthy Green |
| Disease Resistance | Very Good |
| Special Features | Heat Tolerant • Excellent Cut Flower • Repeat Flowering • Southern Garden Favorite |
Growing Information
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 5–10 |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4–5' |
| Mature Width | Approximately 3–4' |
| Plant Spacing | 4–5' Apart |
| Water Needs | Regular Water Until Established; Maintain Consistent Moisture During Active Growth |
Ideal Uses
✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Foundation Plantings
✔ Fragrance Gardens
✔ Landscape Focal Points
Recommended Growing Regions
Belinda’s Dream® is especially well suited for:
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Southeast
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Deep South
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Texas
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Gulf Coast
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Mid-Atlantic
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Southwest
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West Coast
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Southern California
A Rose Bred for Southern Gardens
Belinda’s Dream® has become particularly treasured among gardeners in warm climates. Its ability to combine large, romantic flowers with vigorous growth and strong disease resistance makes it an excellent alternative for gardeners who love the appearance of traditional roses but want a more dependable landscape performer.
Its heat tolerance and generous repeat flowering are especially valuable in Southern gardens, where long growing seasons allow Belinda’s Dream® to produce an impressive display for months at a time.
Why You’ll Love Belinda’s Dream®
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Large, romantic pink blooms with beautiful old-fashioned character
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Approximately 40 petals create lush, fully double flowers
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Generous repeat flowering throughout the growing season
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Sweet rose fragrance adds another dimension to the garden
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Long stems and substantial blooms make it excellent for cutting
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Very good disease resistance for dependable garden performance
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Excellent heat tolerance for Southern landscapes
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Vigorous, bushy growth creates an impressive mature specimen
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Beautiful in rose beds, mixed borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens
Bring timeless pink beauty and dependable performance to your landscape with Belinda’s Dream®. Its luxurious blooms, sweet fragrance, excellent heat tolerance, and vigorous repeat flowering make this exceptional rose a favorite for gardeners seeking classic romance without sacrificing reliable garden performance.