Mrs. B.R. Cant™ Antique Tea Rose on Fortuniana Rootstock

A timeless favorite among Southern gardeners, Mrs. B.R. Cant™ is a classic Antique Tea Rose treasured for its exceptional heat tolerance, vigorous growth, and nearly continuous flowering. Originally introduced in 1901, this historic heirloom has earned a reputation as one of the finest roses for warm climates. Budded onto premium Fortuniana rootstock, Mrs. B.R. Cant™ becomes even more vigorous, developing a robust root system that delivers outstanding growth, abundant blooms, and remarkable longevity.

Its large, fully double blooms display an elegant blend of silvery pink petals with deeper rose-pink reverses, creating beautiful depth and color that glows in the landscape. The flowers have a lush, old-fashioned, cabbage-like form and are carried generously throughout the growing season, bringing timeless beauty to the garden from spring until frost.

Adding to its charm is a delightful classic Tea Rose fragrance, making Mrs. B.R. Cant™ a pleasure to enjoy along walkways, porches, patios, and outdoor living spaces. Its naturally vigorous, rounded growth habit quickly develops into a substantial flowering shrub, making it ideal for creating colorful hedges, specimen plantings, or romantic cottage gardens.

Grafted onto Fortuniana rootstock, this already vigorous antique rose benefits from faster establishment, increased bloom production, superior heat and humidity tolerance, and exceptional long-term garden performance.

Key Features

Growing Information

Fortuniana rootstock performs best in warm climates and is especially valued throughout the southern United States for its exceptional vigor, longevity, and superior root development.

Ideal Uses

✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Large Mixed Borders
✔ Flowering Hedges
✔ Specimen Plantings
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Historic & Heirloom Rose Collections
✔ Southern Landscapes

Why Choose Fortuniana Rootstock?

Fortuniana rootstock is the preferred choice for many experienced Southern rose growers because it delivers exceptional vigor and long-term performance.

Benefits of Fortuniana Rootstock

• Produces larger, more vigorous plants
• Encourages rapid establishment after planting
• Increases bloom production throughout the season
• Outstanding heat and humidity tolerance
• Extensive root system improves drought tolerance once established
• Excellent longevity and overall plant health
• Ideal for Southern gardens and sandy soils

Recommended Growing Regions

Mrs. B.R. Cant™ on Fortuniana rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

• Southeast
• Deep South
• Gulf Coast
• Florida
• Texas
• Southwest
• Southern California
• Coastal Regions

Why You'll Love Mrs. B.R. Cant™ on Fortuniana Rootstock

• Beautiful antique blooms in soft silvery pink with deeper pink reverses
• Classic Tea Rose fragrance with timeless charm
• Exceptional heat tolerance for Southern gardens
• Vigorous, low-maintenance growth with abundant repeat blooms
• Premium Fortuniana rootstock promotes superior vigor and flowering
• Excellent disease resistance and long-lived garden performance
• Perfect for heirloom gardens, flowering hedges, and specimen plantings
• A beloved antique rose that has delighted gardeners for more than a century

Celebrate the enduring beauty of heirloom roses with Mrs. B.R. Cant™ on Fortuniana Rootstock. Combining elegant antique blooms, exceptional heat tolerance, and the unmatched vigor of Fortuniana rootstock, this classic Tea Rose is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking a rose that thrives in warm climates while delivering timeless beauty year after year.