The top exhibition rose in the U.S. for a decade, First Prize lived up to its name by setting the standard for high-centered classical form. Its huge, pointed buds spiral open like a fine ballerina in a costume of shimmering pinks. The large flowers are carried on stout long stems with tough leaves. Established plants give best bloom in the spring.
| Class: | Hybrid Tea |
| Flower Color: | Swirled hues of rose-pink |
| Bloom: | Very large, high-centered |
| Petal Count: | 25 to 30 |
| Plant Height: | 4-10 feet |
| Growth Habit: | Slightly spreading |
| Hardiness Zones: | 4a–10b |
| Hybridizer: | Gene Boerner |
| Year Introduced: | 1970 |
| Parentage: | Enchantment seedling x Golden Masterpiece seedling |
The top exhibition rose in the U.S. for a decade, First Prize lived up to its name by setting the standard for high-centered classical form. Its huge, pointed buds spiral open like a fine ballerina in a costume of shimmering pinks. The large flowers are carried on stout long stems with tough leaves. Established plants give best bloom in the spring.
| Class: | Hybrid Tea |
| Flower Color: | Swirled hues of rose-pink |
| Bloom: | Very large, high-centered |
| Petal Count: | 25 to 30 |
| Plant Height: | 4-10 feet |
| Growth Habit: | Slightly spreading |
| Hardiness Zones: | 4a–10b |
| Hybridizer: | Gene Boerner |
| Year Introduced: | 1970 |
| Parentage: | Enchantment seedling x Golden Masterpiece seedling |