Gospel

Gospel rose (also known as Tanlepsog or Proper Job) is a magnificent German hybrid tea variety bred by Rosen Tantau in 2002. Celebrated for its dramatic flair, its large blooms act like a “thermometer”shifting hues beautifully from a deep crimson-bordeaux in cool weather to vibrant purple-violet tones in the heat.
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Description

Gospel rose (also known as Tanlepsog or Proper Job) is a magnificent German hybrid tea variety bred by Rosen Tantau in 2002. Celebrated for its dramatic flair, its large blooms act like a "thermometer”shifting hues beautifully from a deep crimson-bordeaux in cool weather to vibrant purple-violet tones in the heat.

Characteristics

  • Color: Deep violet-crimson to velvety bordeaux-red
  • Type: Nostalgic Hybrid Tea — produces large, deeply cupped, and quartered double blooms
  • Fragrance: Intensely strong, award-winning oriental perfume with sweet fruity, honey, and spicy notes
  • Bloom Size: Large, averaging 4 to 4.7 inches (10–12 cm) wide with over 41 densely packed petals
  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9
  • Season: Generous repeat-bloomer yielding waves of clusters from mid-summer through late autumn

Perfect For

  • Scented cutting gardens—its long, straight stems and rain-resistant blooms hold their shape perfectly in a vase.
  • High-contrast flowerbeds when paired with cool white or blue companion perennials.
  • Sensory patio containers are due to their exceptionally neat, compact, and upright growth habit.

Care Tips

Plant in full sun to light partial shade and rich, well-draining soil, watering deeply at the base to keep the glossy, highly disease-resistant foliage healthy, and prune back by one-third in early spring to encourage strong new flowering stems.

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FAQs

Potted Roses: 4 or more: Free ground shipping. 1 plant: $12.99 ground shipping. 2 plants: $24.99 ground shipping. 3 plants: $35.99 ground shipping.

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All orders are shipped using UPS Ground. Please allow 4-7 business days for delivery. Delivery times can vary depending on your location, the variety ordered, and whether the rose is available for immediate shipment or is a pre-order. 

To ensure optimal planting conditions, we offer complimentary shipment deferrals for up to 6 months. Please indicate your preferred shipping month at the bottom of your cart before finalizing your order.