The Pink O’Hara is a highly sought-after, fragrant, and romantic garden rose known for its large, peony-shaped blooms with 70–100 soft pink petals, often featuring a deeper pink center. Bred by Georges Delbard, this hybrid tea rose has a strong scent of lemon, citrus, and lavender, making it a favorite for weddings.
Key Characteristics & Details:
- Appearance: Features large, ruffled petals that form a cupped shape, often with a “four hearts” pattern in the center, and can grow 10–14 cm in diameter.
- Color: A soft pink that intensifies toward the center, sometimes described as a creamy or light pink with a blush.
- Fragrance: Renowned for a strong, sweet, and romantic fragrance with notes of fruity, lily, or citrus.
- Vase Life: Possesses excellent longevity, lasting 7–10 days, with a slow opening process.
- Growth: A robust plant (3-4 ft high) that is hardy, often grown in Ecuador for high-quality, large-headed stems.
Often used in luxury arrangements, this rose is characterized by its vintage, romantic look and is sometimes confused with the White O’Hara, but it is distinct in its pink coloring.
