BARBRA STREISAND™ – lavender hybrid tea rose – Carruth
Imagine returning from a breezy Cornish shore, sitting down with afternoon tea, and breathing in the lavender sweetness of Barbra Streisand™ as it shelters your veranda from the coastal air; this hybrid tea’s very fragrant, exhibition-style blooms carry a refreshing, sweet-citrus perfume that drifts across small gardens. Upright, medium-tall growth gives a gently enclosing feel without overwhelming a compact family space, while its own-root longevity offers steady regeneration and reliable structure over many seasons. In a large pot of at least 40–50 litres, it anchors well and copes with blustery, salt-tinged breezes by combining good root stability with glossy, dark green foliage. Expect a pleasing arc of development as roots establish in year one, stronger flowering shoots build in year two, and full ornamental impact emerges by year three, making it an easy-care choice for relaxed coastal-style gardens.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda in a large container |
Well suited to a sheltered, sunlit veranda in Cornwall or Devon when planted in a 40–50 litre container with free-draining compost, giving upright structure, dependable lavender blooms and manageable care for busy coastal-style lovers and beginners. |
| Small front garden focal point |
The upright habit and large, high-centred flowers create a clear focal point without taking over a narrow front border, providing tidy structure and repeat blooms that remain easy to maintain for time-poor family-garden homeowners. |
| Cutting patch near the house |
Exhibition-quality, long-stemmed flowers with a powerful fragrance make this variety ideal for a small cutting row, giving regular vases of lavender roses from a compact bed that suits hobby gardeners and flower-lovers. |
| Mixed border with structural perennials |
Dense, glossy foliage and strong stems hold their own among perennials such as sea kale, Festuca and Lavandula, adding height, fragrance and colour in a layout that remains straightforward for relaxed, low-fuss garden owners. |
| Specimen rose in a family lawn island bed |
Planted as a solitary specimen at the recommended spacing, this rose forms a well-defined, upright shrub that is simple to mow around, giving a long-lasting feature well suited to practical, family-focused garden planners. |
| Wind-kissed shingle or gravel strip |
In a shingle or gravel layout with good drainage, its own-root system anchors the plant securely while coping well with blustery wind and salt-tinged rain, offering steady structure for coastal veranda and shingle-garden enthusiasts. |
| Lavender-toned evening seating area |
The strongly scented lavender blooms develop a silvery cast in bright sun, then deepen in the evening light, framing a relaxed seating corner with colour and perfume that reward contemplative, evening-garden users. |
| Low-maintenance family rose bed |
Medium maintenance with good black spot resistance and remontant flowering means an attractive, long-lived planting where light deadheading and occasional care give many seasons of reward for casual, no-fuss rose starters. |
Styling ideas
- Coastal-Tea Nook – Place one rose in a 50-litre pot beside a bistro set on a sheltered veranda, with sea kale and blue fescue in lower tubs, for sea-breeze evenings – ideal for balcony and small-veranda dwellers.
- Shingle-Drift Border – Set in a gravel strip with white wormwood and blue globe thistle for a wind-swept, silvery-lilac scheme – suited to coastal-style gardeners wanting structure with minimal upkeep.
- Lavender-Glass Cuttings – Arrange a short row near the back door for regular cutting, combining with soft grasses for contrast – perfect for those who love perfumed indoor arrangements.
- Island-Centrepiece – Plant as a single specimen in a small lawn island, underplanted with low lavender and hardy sea thrift – appealing to families who want one clear, easy-care focal rose.
- Evening-Fragrance Corner – Position near a bench with pale paving and soft uplighting so the silvery blooms and scent define an evening retreat – for homeowners seeking a simple, atmospheric seating spot.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid Tea group exhibition rose registered as WEKquaneze, marketed as Barbra Streisand™ hybrid tea rose; American Rose Society exhibition name Barbra Streisand, premium silver quality grade. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tom Carruth (Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.) in the United States, 2001; complex parentage from ‘Blue Nile’, ‘Ivory Tower’, ‘Angel Face’ and ‘New Zealand’, introduced commercially after 2002. |
| Awards and recognition |
Rose Hills International Rose Trials 2004 Most Fragrant Variety, Desert Rose Society Fall Show 2010 Best of Class, plus multiple ARS show honours including Queen, King, Princess and Court of Show. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, medium-tall bush reaching about 110–150 cm high and 75–105 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; self-cleaning is only partial so deadheading is recommended. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals on mainly solitary stems, classic pointed-bud hybrid tea form; reliably remontant through the season with a plentiful second flush of flowers in good conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Mid-lilac to lavender petals, ARS code m, RHS 72A outer and 75C inner; newly opened flowers show purplish-lilac veiling, later lightening in strong sun toward a soft, silvery lavender with paler edges. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strongly scented hybrid tea rose, fragrance detectable at distance; sweet-citrus character with rich classic rose overtones, making it particularly suitable for positioning near paths, terraces and seating areas. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip set is generally low because of double blooms and regular deadheading; when present, occasional small, ovoid red hips form, around 10–14 mm diameter, providing only modest ornamental autumn interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); disease resistance medium overall with good black spot resistance but moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust in humid conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; water during prolonged drought and deadhead for repeat flowering; suitable for beds, specimen planting and cutting; space 55–100 cm depending on planting layout. |
Barbra Streisand™ offers fragrant lavender blooms, elegant upright form and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for an easy-care yet distinctive coastal-style family garden.
