BARBRA STREISAND™ – lavender hybrid tea rose – Carruth
If You dream of a glamorous yet reliable rose that simply settles in and performs, BARBRA STREISAND™ is a lush, lavender hybrid tea with large, exhibition-style blooms and a famously strong, sweet-citrus fragrance. Bred as a premium cut-flower, it carries its high-centred, pointed buds on an upright, well-foliaged bush, so it looks as elegant in the border as it does in a vase. Its own-root nature supports a long-lived, regenerating plant that matures steadily through year one roots, year two shoots, and year three full display, building a stable presence in Your garden. Dense, glossy dark foliage sets off the lavender petals beautifully, while dependable black-spot resistance offers reassurance in damp Irish weather and frequent showers in our cool, breezy climate. Ideal for sunny beds, specimen planting or cutting for the house, this variety gives You luxury looks without complicated routines.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point |
Upright, well-branched growth to around 110–150 cm creates an immediate focal point beside a path or doorway, giving structure and height without taking over a typical Irish front garden, ideal for those wanting easy impact as homeowners |
| Sunny mixed flower bed near the house |
Strong sweet-citrus scent carries well towards windows and seating areas, with large, classic blooms that stand out among perennials and small shrubs, bringing a sense of luxury to everyday views for busy-gardeners |
| Cutting patch or rose border for bouquets |
High-centred, exhibition-type flowers on good stems make it excellent for cutting, so a small row or cluster in a bed can supply the house with fragrant lavender stems from summer onwards, rewarding hobby-florists |
| Specimen rose in a cottage-style planting |
Lavender blooms combine beautifully with white, blue and silver cottage plants, while its steady, remontant flowering brings repeat colour through the season, supporting a romantic look for cottage-gardeners |
| Small group planting in an ornamental bed |
Planting 3–5 together at recommended spacing forms a dense, flower-rich group; the own-root plants knit into a long-lived clump that can be lightly pruned and enjoyed for many years by long-term-planners |
| Rose bed in wetter, wind-exposed Irish sites |
Black spot resistance and solid hardiness down to around -26 °C give confidence in cool, damp conditions and during Atlantic showers, coping reliably with Ireland’s changeable, breezy growing weather for practical-gardeners |
| Large patio container or terrace feature |
Performs well in a minimum 40–50 litre container when given sun and regular watering, allowing You to enjoy the scent and colour on a balcony or paved terrace close to seating, particularly appreciated by urban-dwellers |
| Neat, easy-care rose area for beginners |
Medium maintenance needs and own-root vigour mean simple seasonal pruning and occasional deadheading are usually enough, while it adjusts gradually to soil and routine, making rose growing feel achievable for beginners |
Decorating ideas
- Lavender Welcome – Plant one or three by the front gate with low lavender or rosemary to echo the flower colour and fragrance – ideal for fragrance-lovers seeking a gracious, scented entrance.
- Cottage Charm – Combine with white foxgloves, pink campion and blue catmint for a soft, romantic cottage border – perfect for those who enjoy informal, storybook-style gardens.
- Elegant Cutting Row – Line a sunny strip with BARBRA STREISAND™ and interplant with gypsophila and white cosmos for ready-made bouquets – suited to home florists who like arranging their own flowers.
- Silver and Smoke – Pair its lavender blooms with Artemisia, dwarf blue thistles and low grasses for a modern, silvery-lilac scheme – attractive to gardeners who prefer a contemporary, restrained palette.
- Patio Showpiece – Grow it in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme or lobelia around the rim to soften the edges – great for balcony and terrace owners wanting maximum effect in limited space.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as WEKquaneze, marketed as BARBRA STREISAND™ hybrid tea rose. ARS exhibition name: Barbra Streisand. Collection: hybrid tea rose; commercial type: hybrid tea rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tom Carruth, United States, 2001 for Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. Parentage: (“Blue Nile” × (“Ivory Tower” × “Angel Face”)) × “New Zealand”. Introduced after 2002, registration 2002 (USA PP 13 120). |
| Awards and recognitions |
Rose Hills International Rose Trials – Most Fragrant Variety (2004). Desert Rose Society Annual Fall Show – Best of Class (2010). Multiple ARS show awards including Queen, King, Princess and Court of Show (2000–2001). |
| Growth and structure |
Upright habit, typically 110–150 cm high and 75–105 cm wide. Dense, dark green, glossy foliage on moderately thorny stems. Medium self-cleaning; spent blooms usually benefit from removal to keep the plant tidy. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems. Classic pointed-bud form suited to cutting and exhibition. Remontant, with a generous second flush of flowers in season. |
| Colour and phenology |
Mid-lilac to lavender petals, slightly deeper on the edges and outer petal backs. Buds purple-violet tipped, opening to pure lavender, then lightening towards silvery tones in strong sun. Colour retention medium over flowering. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strongly scented hybrid tea with a sweet-citrus fragrance detectable from a distance in still air. Widely recognised for perfume quality; primarily ornamental rather than for culinary or cosmetic use in typical gardens. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose hip set is limited due to double blooms and frequent deadheading. When allowed, it forms occasional small, ovoid, red hips about 10–14 mm across, adding modest late-season interest without heavy seeding. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b). Disease resistance medium overall; black spot resistant, with medium tolerance to powdery mildew and rust. Heat and drought moderate, needs watering in dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with good drainage and fertile soil. Ideal for beds, specimen planting and cut-flower use. Recommended spacing: 65 cm for mass, 55 cm for hedging, 100 cm solitary. Plant 2.5–2.9 per m² in structured group schemes. |
BARBRA STREISAND™ offers large, fragrant lavender blooms on a reliable, upright bush that cuts beautifully for the vase, with own-root longevity for a stable, long-term planting, so You can choose it with confidence for Your garden.
