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5-8
8 - 12 feet
Late Winter, Early Spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
2-4 FT
| Size/Grade | What It Is | Who It’s For |
|---|---|---|
| Own Root & Jumbo Own Root | Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. | Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit. |
| Premium WOW!® Roots | Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. | Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments. |
| Fortuniana Rootstock | A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. | Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter. |
| Jumbo WOW!® Roots | An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. | Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden. |
Jelena is celebrated for lighting up the landscape when little else is awake. Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, this exceptional shrub opens clusters of coppery-orange flowers in late winter to very early spring. Each bloom features spidery, ribbon-like petals that glow against bare branches, filling the air with a gentle, sweet fragrance. With its elegant form and reliable performance, Jelena contributes beauty, structure and seasonal interest when gardens need it most.
Early Color Disrupts the Gray of Winter: Jelena blooms at a time when color is rare and deeply appreciated. Its fiery orange flowers emerge before leaves appear, creating a striking contrast against winter skies. This early display brings warmth and optimism to the garden, signaling the approach of spring weeks ahead of most flowering shrubs.
Fragrance and Nectar for a Living Landscape: The softly scented blooms do more than please the senses; they also provide one of the earliest nectar sources for pollinators. As bees begin to stir, Jelena offers vital nourishment, helping support a healthier garden ecosystem while you enjoy its perfume drifting through cool air.
Graceful Form with Year-Round Value: Jelena grows into a handsome, vase-shaped shrub that adds structure and elegance throughout the year. Clean branching, attractive foliage in summer and excellent fall color extend its appeal well beyond flowering season. It’s an ideal choice for borders, woodland edges or as a standout specimen near walkways and windows.
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| Zones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3A - 5A | 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 5B | 4/6/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6A | 3/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6B | 3/9/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7A | 2/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7B - 8A | 2/16/26 - 5/22/26 | 5/18/26 |
| 8B - 9A | 2/9/26 - 5/22/26 | 5/18/26 |
| 9B - 10B | 2/2/26 - 5/22/26 | 5/18/26 |
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5-8
8 - 12 feet
Late Winter, Early Spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
2-4 FT
We partner with expert horticulturalists who optimize our varieties for traits like uniqueness, fragrance, flavor and size.
From our 1,200-acre farm on the coast of Lake Michigan, our gardeners hand-prep and hand-package every plant to quick-ship right to your door.
At Spring Hill, we’re diligent about treating our plants with the utmost care--and have been for more than 175 years.
Each variety we offer is expertly cultivated to delight, inspire, and beautify your home. You'll find plants here you won't find anywhere else!
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