About Centennial Star™ Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘MEInerau’ — Centennial Star™ 🌹 A classic Hybrid Tea Rose celebrating color, fragrance, and elegance Centennial Star™ was selected to mark the centennial of Star® Roses and Plants, delivering a bold re-imagining of rose royalty. Its large, golden-yellow blooms edged in soft pink evoke the timeless beauty of heritage roses — but with deeper color, fuller form, and a modern resilient habit. When in bloom, this rose commands attention: rich color, rich fragrance, and long stems that make it a natural for cutting and display. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🎨 Color: Golden yellow petals with pink-tinged edges, giving a warm and luminous appearance 🌸 Petal Count & Form: Very double, full blooms — 50 to 70 petals — with a cupped, classic hybrid-tea shape. 📏 Bloom Size: Large — approximately 5” across (about 12 cm) 🍃 Foliage: Deep, glossy dark-green leaves offering a rich backdrop to the bright blooms 🌸 Blooming Habit: Blooms in flushes from late spring through early fall — consistently producing flowers throughout the growing season 🌿 Fragrance: Strong and classic — adding a sensory depth to its visual beauty 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌱 Type: Hybrid Tea Rose 📏 Mature Size: Approximately 3–4 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide at maturity — a stately yet manageable shrub for beds and borders. ☀️ Light Needs: Full sun for richest color and best flower production S 🌡️ Hardiness & Adaptation: Best suited to climates matching USDA Zone 7b and warmer; performs reliably when properly planted and maintained. ✂️ Cutting Rose Friendly: Long stems and robust blooms make it ideal for cutting — perfect for bouquets and arrangements 💖 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It Centennial Star™ embodies vintage charm and modern garden resilience. With its glowing yellow-and-pink blooms, full forms, glossy foliage, and sweet fragrance, it offers a timeless statement piece for any garden. It’s a rose that honors heritage yet thrives in contemporary landscapes — ideal for gardeners who want classic beauty with dependable performance. From sunlit borders to mixed beds to vase arrangements, Centennial Star™ brings warmth, sophistication, and enduring floral impact. 🌿 Growing & Care Tips Planting: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining, fertile soil. Full sun ensures the brightest color and most abundant bloom. Spacing: Allow about 2.5–3 ft between plants to give space for fullness and good air circulation. Maintenance: Prune in early spring to shape and remove any old or diseased canes. Cut old blooms to encourage new flushes. Watering: Water regularly until established; once settled, provide consistent moisture to support bloom cycles and health.