About M.S. Hershey Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘M.S. Hershey’
🧬 Breeder:  Lyman B. Coddington
🌹 A classic Hybrid Tea rose with rich red blooms and timeless garden appeal.

M.S. Hershey is a traditional Hybrid Tea rose admired for its deep red flowers and elegant, high-centered form. introduced in 1941 by Star Roses and Plants (then Conard Pyle), each bloom opens with a poised, formal structure that feels unmistakably classic, making this rose a natural fit for cutting gardens and formal borders. Its strong stems and repeat flowering habit ensure a steady supply of beautifully shaped blooms throughout the growing season.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

• 🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea

• 🎨 Color: Rich, deep red

• 🌸 Bloom Form: Fully double, high-centered blooms

• 📏 Bloom Size: Large, show-quality flowers

• 🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat blooming through the season

• 🌼 Fragrance: Light to moderate

• 🌿 Foliage: Healthy green foliage that highlights the dramatic red blooms

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

• 🌱 Growth Habit: Upright and well-structured

• ↕️ Height: Approximately 4–5 ft at maturity

• ↔️ Width: About 3 ft

• ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun

• ❄️ Winter Hardiness: 6-9

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

M.S. Hershey is rose-garden tradition at its finest. Its rich red color, classic Hybrid Tea form, and dependable repeat bloom make it a reliable centerpiece in formal plantings and cutting gardens alike. This is a rose chosen for gardeners who appreciate timeless beauty, strong structure, and enduring elegance.