Hybrid tea rose (Rosa 'Jacopper' VETERANS' HONOR)
Stunning Hybrid tea rose, Rosa 'Jacopper' VETERANS' HONOR, offers showy, fragrant red blooms from May to frost in USDA Zones 5-9.
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Complete Plant Information
Overview
Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR is a stunning Hybrid tea rose valued for its classic form and vibrant color display. This variety produces large, high-centered blooms, characteristic of florist roses, making it a standout in any garden setting. Its deep red flowers are borne on long stems, offering excellent visual impact throughout the growing season.
As a deciduous shrub, Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR thrives best when provided with abundant sunlight to ensure prolific flowering and good disease management. Gardeners looking for the quintessential rose experience, complete with a light fruity fragrance, will appreciate the reliability and structure of this cultivar. It grows to a manageable size, suitable for borders or as a specimen plant.
The presence of Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR provides substantial aesthetic appeal, blooming profusely from late spring until the first hard frost signals dormancy. Proper care techniques, focused on consistent watering and pruning management, are key to maximizing repeat blooming on this impressive Hybrid tea rose.
Fast Facts
- Plant Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5-9
- Size at Maturity:
- Height: 4-6 ft
- Spread: 3-5 ft
- Bloom Time: May to frost
- Bloom Description: Red
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Water Needs: Medium
- Maintenance Level: Medium
How to Grow
Planting Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR is best achieved in autumn or early spring, allowing the roots to establish before the stress of summer heat. Choose a location that receives full sun; while it tolerates light shade, optimal flowering and disease resistance depend heavily on ample direct sunlight. This Hybrid tea rose performs best in well-drained garden loams that are slightly acidic and consistently moist.
Watering should be deep and regular, ideally performed in the mornings to allow foliage to dry before evening, as overhead watering should be avoided to minimize fungal issues. Ensure good air circulation around the shrub to promote vigorous growth, which also aids significantly in controlling foliar diseases common to roses. Applying a layer of summer mulch helps retain crucial soil moisture and keeps the root zone cool.
Routine maintenance involves deadheading spent flowers consistently to encourage continuous rebloom of the vibrant red flowers throughout the season. In colder climates (like Zone 5), protect the crowns over winter, as specified for Hybrid tea roses. During late winter, prune the rose back severely, generally aiming for 12-18 inches above the ground, removing all weak or crossing canes to shape the plant for the coming season.
Landscape Uses
Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR excels when integrated into formal rose gardens or mixed borders where its bright red blooms can serve as a focal point. Its upright growth habit and reliable repeat flowering make it an excellent choice for creating an informal hedge, defining garden spaces or providing a colorful, dense screen.
This Hybrid tea rose also works beautifully when planted as an accent, standing alone to showcase its perfect bloom structure, or used near foundations where winter cleanup and pruning access are straightforward. For cottage gardens, pair Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR with lower-growing perennials that appreciate similar sun and soil conditions, using the rose’s height to add vertical dimension.
Standout Features
Flower Qualities
- Showy
- Fragrant
Noteworthy Characteristics
Rosa is a genus containing around 150 species of deciduous shrubs known for their often fragrant, single to double flowers borne on prickly stems. Hybrid tea roses like Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR are the classic florist types, defined by their high centers, long stems, and typically one terminal flower per shoot, requiring severe pruning for optimal long-stemmed bloom production. VETERAN’S HONOR typically reaches 5 feet tall, displaying bright red blooms up to 5-6 inches wide with a light fruity scent starting in May and repeating until frost.
Tolerances
- Tolerates some light shade
Potential Problems
Roses, including this Hybrid tea rose, face susceptibility to several common problems. Black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and rose rosette are primary fungal concerns. While excellent cultural practices are the first step in defense, preventative fungicide applications are often necessary, especially in humid regions. Manage pests such as aphids, scale, spider mites, and borers through targeted treatments, but always ensure good air circulation and prompt cleanup of fallen debris to reduce pathogen load.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zones is Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR suitable for?
This Hybrid tea rose thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, though winter protection for the crowns may be necessary in the colder reaches of this range.
How large does Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR grow?
Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR typically matures to a height between 4 and 6 feet, with a spread ranging from 3 to 5 feet wide.
What sun exposure does Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR need?
This variety requires full sun exposure for the very best flowering performance and disease resistance, though it can tolerate minimal light shade.
When does Hydrogen the Hybrid tea rose bloom?
Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR begins blooming reliably in May and continues to produce repeat flowers sporadically until the weather turns frosty.
Conclusion
Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR brings proven reliability and classic beauty as a bright red Hybrid tea rose, celebrated for its showy and fragrant blooms. Successful cultivation relies on providing full sun, deep regular watering, and consistent pruning to maintain shape and encourage repeat flowering. Check your local climate to ensure you are within USDA Zones 5-9 before planning your planting this season.
Companion Planting
Selecting appropriate companions for Rosa ‘Jacopper’ VETERANS’ HONOR involves choosing plants that prefer similar full sun conditions and well-drained soil while benefiting from the rose’s height and visual appeal. Low-growing herbs like chives or thyme can be used as groundcovers beneath the rose canopy, helping to keep the soil cool and deterring weeds without competing heavily for moisture. Consider pairing it with structural plants such as Catmint (Nepeta) or Lavender, whose silvery foliage contrasts beautifully with the dark green leaves and bright red blooms of the Hybrid tea rose.
Seasonal Care Calendar
Spring is the critical time to initiate your care regimen by performing the necessary hard pruning, cutting back canes to 12-18 inches, and cleaning up all winter debris from around the base. As temperatures rise in late spring and summer, focus intently on deep, morning watering and begin routine application of preventative fungicides if disease pressure is historically high in your area. In the fall, reduce fertilization slightly and ensure the base of the plant is protected if you experience harsh freezing temperatures, minimizing pruning until late winter dormancy.
