Change of Heart Hybrid Tea Rose

Plant Patent 17,097. Cultivar name: 'JACwypin'

One of the most unusual roses, Change of Heart is pink with a cream reverse. A true garden standout, this sparkling, two-toned beauty also boasts a strong, fresh, spicy scent.

Borne mostly singly, each high-centered to flat, reflexed, fully double bloom is comprised of 25 to 30 petals and reaches a diameter of 4 to 5 inches. They open from attractive long, pointed, ovoid buds and fill the garden continuously throughout their early summer to late summer season. Remove spent blooms in order to encourage rebloom.

The plant itself has a tall, upright, well-branched habit of glossy, dark green, leathery foliage, reaching a height of around 6 feet and a width of 4 feet. It's proven to be resistant to mildew and rust.

Change of Heart™ performs best in medium-moisture, slightly acidic, well-drained loam in full sun. It will tolerate light shade, but its best flowering and disease resistance is in full sun.

Water deeply and regularly, preferably in the morning, and avoid overhead watering. Make sure the plant has good air circulation, as this promotes vigorous and healthy growth and helps prevent disease. A layer of mulch during the summer months helps to retain moisture, keep roots cool, and discourage the growth of weeds. The crowns may need some winter protection in very cold climates.

It should be pruned in the spring, with the removal of old canes and dead wood. Cut back canes that cross each other. Gardeners in warmer climates will want to cut the remaining canes by one-third, while those in colder climates will probably need to trim it a bit more.