Our Lady of Guadalupe® Fortuniana Rootstock Floribunda Rose

Graceful, floriferous, and exceptionally dependable, Our Lady of Guadalupe® is a beloved Floribunda rose prized for its abundant blooms, excellent disease resistance, and outstanding landscape performance. When grafted onto Fortuniana Rootstock, this award-winning variety becomes an exceptional choice for Southern gardeners, offering enhanced vigor, increased flower production, and superior adaptability to sandy soils and warm climates.

The elegant blooms open in soft shades of clear pink with lighter reverse petals, creating a delicate and refined display throughout the growing season. Produced in generous clusters, the flowers maintain their beauty exceptionally well, providing continuous color from spring through fall. Their classic form and luminous coloring make this rose equally attractive in formal landscapes, cottage gardens, and mixed borders.

A light, sweet fragrance adds charm without overpowering nearby plantings, while the healthy, glossy foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the abundant blooms. Known for its exceptional reliability, Our Lady of Guadalupe® thrives in a wide range of conditions and is particularly valued for its strong disease resistance and repeat-flowering habit.

When paired with Fortuniana Rootstock, this already vigorous rose develops stronger growth, improved longevity, and outstanding resilience in Southern landscapes where nematodes and sandy soils can be challenging.

Key Features

Feature	Details
Rose Type	Floribunda Rose
Breeder	Dr. Keith W. Zary
Variety	Our Lady of Guadalupe®
Flower Color	Soft Clear Pink with Lighter Reverse Petals
Bloom Size	Medium
Bloom Form	Double Blooms Produced in Large Clusters
Petal Count	25–35+ Petals
Fragrance	Light Sweet Fragrance
Flowering Habit	Continuous Repeat Blooming
Growth Habit	Rounded, Bushy Shrub
Foliage	Healthy, Glossy Green Leaves
Special Feature	Exceptional Disease Resistance & Enhanced Southern Performance on Fortuniana Rootstock

Growing Information

Requirement	Details
Light Needs	Full Sun (Minimum 6 Hours Daily)
USDA Hardiness Zones	8–10
Mature Height	3–5'
Mature Width	3–4'
Plant Spacing	3–5' Apart
Rootstock	Fortuniana Rootstock
Soil Preference	Sandy, Well-Draining Soils
Climate Preference	Warm, Frost-Free Climates
Winter Protection	Required in Areas Subject to Hard Freezes
Cold Tolerance	Not Recommended for Regions with Prolonged Heavy Freezes

Fortuniana Rootstock Advantages

Fortuniana Rootstock is widely recognized as the premier rootstock for Southern rose gardens and offers exceptional benefits for long-term garden success.

✔ Up to 20% Larger Blooms
✔ Up to 30% More Flowers
✔ Exceptional Vigor & Longevity
✔ Superior Performance in Sandy Soils
✔ Outstanding Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes
✔ Resistance to Crown Gall
✔ Stronger Root Development for Increased Plant Health
✔ Proven Success in Warm, Humid Southern Climates

Ideal Uses

✔ Foundation Plantings
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Mass Plantings
✔ Formal Landscapes
✔ Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
✔ Low-Maintenance Rose Gardens

Recommended Growing Regions

Our Lady of Guadalupe® on Fortuniana Rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas Gulf Coast
Southern California
Arizona
Other Warm USDA Zones 8–10

Particularly recommended for regions with sandy soils, high nematode pressure, and long growing seasons, where Fortuniana Rootstock consistently delivers superior vigor and flowering performance.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner
🏆 Widely Recognized for Outstanding Disease Resistance and Landscape Performance

Why You'll Love Our Lady of Guadalupe® on Fortuniana Rootstock

Abundant clusters of soft pink blooms throughout the season
Exceptional repeat flowering from spring through fall
Excellent disease resistance and easy-care performance
Attractive glossy foliage remains beautiful all season
Enhanced vigor and flower production on Fortuniana Rootstock
Outstanding performance in sandy Southern soils
Superior resistance to root-knot nematodes and crown gall
Perfect for landscapes, borders, and mass plantings
Award-winning rose known for reliability and beauty

Bring dependable color and effortless elegance to your garden with Our Lady of Guadalupe® on Fortuniana Rootstock. Combining abundant soft-pink blooms, exceptional health, and the unmatched advantages of Fortuniana Rootstock, this outstanding Floribunda rose delivers season-long beauty and superior Southern garden performance year after year.