The Great White™ Hybrid Tea Rose on Fortuniana Rootstock

Pure, elegant, and exceptionally dependable, The Great White™ is a beautiful Hybrid Tea Rose prized for its pristine white blooms, reliable repeat flowering, and outstanding garden performance. Budded onto premium Fortuniana rootstock, this exceptional variety combines classic Hybrid Tea form with enhanced vigor, abundant blooms, and superior performance in warm, humid climates.

Bred by renowned hybridizers Fred & Barbara Wright of the United States and introduced in 2009 by Almost Heaven Antique & Modern Roses, The Great White™ has earned a reputation among gardeners and exhibitors alike for its exceptional flower quality and dependable growth. Its large, exhibition-style blooms open into perfectly formed, pure white flowers that bring timeless elegance to the garden.

The Great White™ flowers repeatedly from late spring through frost, producing an abundance of beautifully formed blooms on sturdy stems that are ideal for cutting. Its clean white blossoms make outstanding additions to floral arrangements while providing a striking focal point in the landscape. Whether grown for exhibition, cutting, or simply enjoying in the garden, this variety consistently delivers impressive results.

When grafted onto Fortuniana rootstock, The Great White™ develops a vigorous root system that encourages faster establishment, increased bloom production, larger plants, and outstanding heat and humidity tolerance. The result is a healthier, longer-lived rose that performs exceptionally well in Southern gardens.

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

✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Rose Exhibitions
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Wedding Gardens
✔ Landscape Focal Points
✔ Formal Garden Designs

Why Choose Fortuniana Rootstock?

Fortuniana rootstock is highly regarded by experienced rose growers for producing stronger, healthier plants with exceptional long-term performance.

Benefits of Fortuniana Rootstock

• Produces larger, more vigorous plants
• Faster establishment after planting
• Increased 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

The Great White™ on Fortuniana rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

• Southeast
• Deep South
• Gulf Coast
• Florida
• Texas
• Southwest
• Southern California
• West Coast
• Mid-Atlantic
• Pacific Northwest

Why You'll Love The Great White™ on Fortuniana Rootstock

• Elegant pure white blooms with classic Hybrid Tea form
• Outstanding repeat flowering throughout the growing season
• Excellent choice for cutting gardens and floral arrangements
• Beautiful exhibition-quality blooms on strong stems
• Premium Fortuniana rootstock promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering
• Exceptional performance in warm, humid climates
• Perfect for formal gardens, wedding gardens, and collectors
• A timeless white rose offering beauty, reliability, and outstanding garden performance

Bring classic elegance to your garden with The Great White™ on Fortuniana Rootstock. Combining flawless white blooms, dependable repeat flowering, and the unmatched vigor of Fortuniana rootstock, this premium Hybrid Tea rose is an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking beauty, performance, and long-lasting enjoyment season after season.