Wedding Bells™ Hybrid Tea Rose on Fortuniana Rootstock

Romantic, elegant, and exceptionally refined, Wedding Bells™ is an award-winning Hybrid Tea Rose celebrated for its large, perfectly formed blooms, outstanding disease resistance, and impressive vase life. Budded onto premium Fortuniana rootstock, this exceptional variety combines classic Hybrid Tea beauty with enhanced vigor, abundant flowering, and superior performance in warm, humid climates.

Bred by the renowned W. Kordes & Sons of Germany and introduced in 2012, Wedding Bells™ features breathtaking two-tone pink blooms that open from elegant pointed buds into large, high-centered flowers with approximately 50–60 petals. The blooms are carried on long, sturdy stems, making them exceptional for cutting gardens, floral arrangements, and special occasions. Its soft blend of blush and medium pink creates a timeless, romantic appearance worthy of its name.

Wedding Bells™ offers a refined, moderately fragrant perfume that begins with a classic rose scent and develops subtle notes of myrrh and incense, adding depth and sophistication to the garden. Its glossy, dark green foliage displays outstanding resistance to black spot and mildew, while the plant performs exceptionally well even in rainy climates.

When grafted onto Fortuniana rootstock, Wedding Bells™ develops an exceptionally vigorous root system that encourages faster establishment, larger plants, increased bloom production, and outstanding heat and humidity tolerance—making it an excellent choice for 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
✔ Wedding & Event Flowers
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Decorative Containers
✔ Foundation Plantings
✔ Landscape Focal Points

Why Choose Fortuniana Rootstock?

Fortuniana rootstock is widely regarded as one of the finest rootstocks for roses grown in warm climates.

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

Wedding Bells™ on Fortuniana rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

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

Awards

🏅 Gold Medal — International Rose Competition of The Hague (2013)

Why You'll Love Wedding Bells™ on Fortuniana Rootstock

• Elegant two-tone pink blooms with classic Hybrid Tea form
• Large, long-lasting flowers perfect for cutting and floral arrangements
• Refined fragrance with notes of rose, myrrh, and incense
• Exceptional disease resistance and glossy green foliage
• Performs beautifully even in rainy climates
• Premium Fortuniana rootstock promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering
• Award-winning variety admired for both beauty and reliability
• A timeless rose for weddings, anniversaries, and romantic gardens

Celebrate life's most beautiful moments with Wedding Bells™ on Fortuniana Rootstock. Combining award-winning blooms, outstanding disease resistance, and the unmatched vigor of Fortuniana rootstock, this elegant Hybrid Tea rose offers season-long beauty, exceptional cut flowers, and dependable performance that will make it a treasured centerpiece in any garden.