Rose - Secret

About Secret Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘HILaroma' Secret The Secret Potted Rose Bush from Star Roses  is an award-winning Hybrid Tea introduced in 1994 after being bred by Daniel Tracy. Featuring creamy-yellow blooms brushed with rich pink, this glamorous rose is famous for its strong spicy fragrance and prolific, tidy flowering habit. It’s a top performer both in garden beds and the vase. Plant & Flower Traits Rose Type: Hybrid Tea Breeder: Daniel Tracy (USA, before 1992) Introduced By: Star Roses and Plants (USA, 1994) Color: Creamy-yellow base with blushes of rich pink Petal Count: ~30–35 petals Bloom Form: High-centered classic Hybrid Tea, sometimes in small clusters Bloom Size: Medium–large (~4–5″) Flowering: Flushes from late spring through fall Vase Life: Excellent — long-lasting blooms perfect for cutting Fragrance: Strong, spicy-sweet scent Growth & Garden Habits Growth Type: Vigorous, bushy upright shrub Light Requirements: Full sun Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 ( Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union) Spacing: ~3–4′ Height: ~4–5′ Width: ~2–3′ Health & Suitability Rootstock : Budded onto Dr. Huey Disease Resistance: Excellent — very few thorns and glossy foliage Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs reliably across climates, maintaining bloom form and fragrance Regional Recommendations: West Coast • Mountain West • Midwest • Intermountain West Mid‑Atlantic • Pacific Northwest • Southeast (with good airflow) Awards & Recognition • All-America Rose Selections Winner (1994) • Portland Gold Medal (1998)