Reflecting Glory™ Bare Root Rose Bush

About Reflecting Glory™ Bare-Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘VLR16067’ — Reflecting Glory™ CAN PBRAF
🌹 A celebratory shrub rose released for the 75th anniversary of J.C. Bakker & Sons Nursery

Reflecting Glory™ is a radiant garden rose that turns heads with its full, fragrant apricot blooms and healthy, upright habit. Bred and selected as a special anniversary variety, this rose brings both beauty and performance to landscapes of all kinds. It’s a workhorse beauty that blooms generously from spring through fall — and keeps shining with strong disease resistance and effortless appeal.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

• 🎨 Color: Warm apricot — rich, glowing, and garden-friendly

• 🌸 Bloom Form: Full, fragrant flowers with a classic shrub rose charm

• 📏 Bloom Size: Medium to large — eye-catching without overwhelming

• 🔁 Flowering: Continuous bloom throughout the growing season

• 🌼 Fragrance: Pleasant and inviting — strongly fragrant

• 🌿 Foliage: Upright, semi-glossy dark green leaves that stay healthy and attractive all season long

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

• 🌱 Growth Habit: Upright, well-branched shrub with tidy form

• ↕️ Height: Approximately 3 ft mature height

• ↔️ Width: Approximately 3 ft spread — compact yet impactful

• ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and foliage performance

• 🌡️ Adaptability: Strong garden presence in landscapes and mixed beds

• Zone Hardiness: Zone 6-10

🛡️ Health & Performance

• 💪 Disease Resistance: Very good resistance to black spot and common rose diseases — great for low-maintenance gardens

• 🌼 Ideal Uses:

  • Landscape beds and borders

  • Foundation plantings

  • Massed shrub roses for sustained color

  • Cut-flower accents for informal arrangements

• 🌿 Care Level: Easy — thrives with standard rose care and regular watering

💖 Why Fast Growing Plant Loves It

Heidi says "WOW!!!!" Reflecting Glory™ is a rose that truly reflects joy back to the garden. Its glowing apricot blooms, sweet fragrance, and steady season-long performance make it a trustworthy favorite for both new and experienced gardeners. Whether planted as a focal point or woven into a mixed border, this rose brings a warm, radiant glow that feels both timeless and effortless.

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

• Planting Site: Choose a sunny spot with rich, well-draining soil

• Spacing: Allow about 3 ft between plants for ideal coverage and circulation

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; regular deep watering benefits bloom cycles

• Pruning: Light spring pruning to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth