About Opening Night™ Bare-Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘JAColber’ — Opening Night™
🧬 Breeder: Dr. Keith W. Zary
🌹 A classic red Hybrid Tea rose renowned for rich color, elegant form, and standout performance in the garden and vase.

Opening Night™ is a striking Hybrid Tea rose introduced in the late 1990s by Bear Creek Gardens. It immediately caught attention for its deep red, velvety blooms, large, double petal count, and graceful presence on long, strong stems — making it equally stunning in garden beds or as cut flowers.

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💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🎨 Color: Rich, deep red — bold and classic
🌸 Bloom Form: Large, double blooms with 25–35 petals and high-centered to slightly flattened shape
🔁 Flowering Habit: Blooms in repeat flushes throughout the season
🌼 Fragrance: Mild rose scent
🌿 Foliage: Medium, dark green foliage that provides an elegant backdrop to the blooms

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🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Upright, slightly bushy hybrid tea
↕️ Height: Approximately 4–6 ft at maturity
↔️ Width: Garden-friendly spread
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to bring out the best color and bloom performance
🛡️ Garden Use: Ideal for beds, borders, mixed plantings, and cutting gardens

Hardiness: Zone 6 -9

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💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Opening Night™ delivers classic red rose drama with petals that feel rich and velvety and a form that’s always elegant. Its blooms are perfect for garden display or cutting, and its repeat-blooming nature means there’s color to enjoy from early summer through fall. A dependable performer with timeless appeal, this rose brings confident sophistication to any landscape.

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🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil
Spacing: Room for an upright shrub habit
Watering: Regular moisture during establishment and recurrent blooms
Pruning: Spring pruning encourages new wood and fresh bloom cycles
Maintenance: Moderate — classic hybrid teas respond well to thoughtful pruning and care