Sight Saver Bare Root Rose Bush

About Sight Saver Bare-Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘FRYaffair’ — Sight Saver
🧬 Breeder: Gareth Fryer (United Kingdom)
🌹 A beautifully scented light-pink Hybrid Tea rose with elegant, full blooms and year-round appeal.

Sight Saver is a captivating Hybrid Tea rose introduced in 1997, celebrated for large, full-petaled blooms in soft, delicate pink and a strong, inviting fragrance that lingers in the garden and vase alike. Named for the charity Sight Savers — known for restoring vision to millions worldwide — this rose combines classic form with heartfelt purpose and seasonal performance. 

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🎨 Color: Light pink, soft and refined
🌸 Bloom Form: Large, full blooms (26–40 petals)
🌼 Petal Count: ~30–35 petals
🔁 Flowering Habit: Blooms in flushes throughout the growing season
🌼 Fragrance: Strong, rich fragrance that fills the air
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, rich green leaves create a lush backdrop to the blooms 

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Upright Hybrid Tea habit
↕️ Height: ~31″–6′ (80–185 cm)
↔️ Width: Medium garden shrub
❄️ Winter Hardiness: Best in USDA Zones 7b and warmer (spring freeze protection recommended in colder climates)
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best bloom and fragrance
🛡️ Disease Notes: Susceptible to mildew in some climates — good airflow and care help maintain health 

💛 Why Fast Growing Plant Loves It

Sight Saver makes a heartfelt impact wherever it’s planted — soft, generous blooms that carry a rich, classic fragrance, and a name rooted in joyful purpose. Whether you’re growing roses for scent, for bouquets, or simply to elevate your garden’s charm, this rose brings romantic color and garden perfume all season long. 

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil
Spacing: Provide room for a medium upright shrub
Watering: Regular water while establishing, then consistently moist
Pruning: In spring, remove dead wood and shape; prune to maintain an open habit
Maintenance: Moderate — keeps foliage and blooms healthy with regular care