Barbra Streisand is a hybrid tea rose in the rose family (Rosaceae) bred by Tom Carruth and introduced by Weeks Roses in 2001. Parentage is (Blue Nile x (Ivory Tower x Angel Face)) X New Zealand. It was named for Ms Streisand who is a rose enthusiast and perfectionist. She wanted a rose with a strong fragrance, large flowers and beautiful color and this fits the bill. The shrub grows 3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide in an upright bushy form. For best results, plant in full sun in amended well-drained moist soil. Prune in late winter to remove dead, diseased or crossed canes and into 1/3 its size or more if needed. In colder climates, it will need spring freeze protection. Performs best in warmer climates. Long, shapely pointed buds open into 4-5 inch fully double, high-centered lavender flowers with darker edges that have 26-35 petals and a strong, citrus fragrance. The leaves are glossy green making a good background for the flowers and grow in stems with prickles. Repeat blooming will occur from spring to fall. Deadhead to encourage additional flowers. Use this shrub in the border, in groups, as a foundation plant or specimen. Plant in a pollinator, cutting or cottage garden. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Good disease resistance but blackspot sensitive. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheRosa 'Europeana'Rosa Falling in Love™ 'WEKmoomar'Rosa White Licorice™ 'Wekdidusinra'
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Rose; Shrub; Tree
Life cycle
Perennial; Woody
USDA zones
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Moist
Available space
12 inches-3 feet; 3 feet-6 feet
NC region
Coastal; Mountains; Piedmont
Mature size
Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in. | Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Canopy layer
3 - Shrub (3-15 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Dense; Erect
Texture
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf shape
Oblong; Ovate
Leaf margin
Serrate
Leaf feel
Glossy
Leaf value
Showy
Leaf size
1-3 inches long, 1-3 inches wide
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
Young foliage with a reddish tinge mature into deep green leaves.
Flower color
Purple/Lavender
Flower value
Fragrant; Good Cut; Showy
Flower shape
Dome
Flower size
3-6 inches
Flower detail
The 4-5 inch wide flowers have a high-centered form, are lavender with darker edges, have 26-35 petals and a strong citrus fragrance. Grows in small clusters and repeat blooms through fall