Catherine Hershey™ Rose

Rosa ‘Catherine Hershey™’ – Bred by Brad Jalbert (Select Roses, Canada)

Introduced in 2021 by Brad Jalbert, the Catherine Hershey™ Rose is as resilient as it is beautiful — a floribunda that celebrates the legacy of a woman whose name embodies grace, strength, and warmth. Originally known as Peach Perfection, this rose was renamed in honor of Catherine Hershey when the Hershey Foundation chose it to represent her enduring legacy.

The blooms are lavish and fully double, opening in waves of soft, clear peach that shift in tone as temperatures cool — deepening into warm, sunset shades by late summer. Disease-free and remarkably hardy, this rose has been proven through years of testing to thrive in diverse climates with impeccable foliage, easy-care growth, and nonstop flowering. Its soft, fruity fragrance with hints of lemon and spice adds the perfect finishing touch.

Whether planted as a hedge, showcased in a border, or enjoyed in a vase, Catherine Hershey™ is a rose that gives generously from spring through frost.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Brad Jalbert (Select Roses, Canada)
🎨 Color: Clear peach, deepening to warm tones in cooler evenings
🌸 Petal Count: Fully double, lavish blooms
💠 Bloom Form: Classic floribunda clusters with dense, elegant form
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″ (7–10 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Early to bloom with quick repeat until frost
🧴 Fragrance: Soft, fruity with lemon and spice notes

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Compact, rounded, dense shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9 (very hardy)
📐 Spacing: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
🎯 Best Use: Garden beds, borders, containers, hedging, or cutting gardens

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Exceptional – proven resistance to black spot and mildew
🌎 Regional Performance: Thrives in varied climates and soil conditions
✨ Unique Traits:

• Fully double, clear-peach blooms with seasonal color shifts

• Long-term tested for exceptional hardiness and vigor

• Perfect for both landscape and floral design use

✨ Why We Love It

Catherine Hershey™ is a rose that blends beauty with resilience — refined yet strong, soft yet steadfast. Its luminous peach blooms, gentle fragrance, and dependable nature make it one of Brad Jalbert’s most beloved introductions. From the first flush of spring to the final days of autumn, this rose honors its namesake’s legacy with grace, generosity, and timeless charm.