About Fragrant Cloud Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘TANellis’ Fragrant Cloud Fragrant Cloud is a legendary hybrid tea rose bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. in Germany in 1963 and introduced to the U.S. in 1967. Celebrated for its striking coral-red blooms and one of the most powerful fragrances in the rose world, this variety earned its place in the Rose Hall of Fame in 1981. With large, high-centered flowers, glossy foliage, and floriferous performance, Fragrant Cloud is a standout in cutting gardens, mixed borders, or fragrance-focused plantings. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea 🧬 Breeder: Mathias Tantau Jr. (Germany) 🎨 Color: Coral-red aging to geranium-red 🌸 Petal Count: 27–40 💠 Bloom Form: Large, full, high-centered; often in small clusters 📏 Bloom Size: 5–6″ 🔁 Flowering: Repeats flushes from spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent 🧴 Fragrance: Exceptionally strong — citrus, damask, fruity, and spicy tones 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10 📐 Spacing: 3–4′ ↕️ Height: 4–7′ ↔️ Width: 3–4′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Root Stock: Typically grafted 💪 Disease Resistance: Good overall — benefits from airflow 🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast 🏅 Awards: – Portland Gold Medal (1966)