The new roses celebrate heritage, beauty, and innovation
Jackson & Perkins®, America’s premier rose breeder and grower, announces its 2026 rose introductions, a collection that celebrates heritage, beauty, and modern performance. This year’s lineup features new releases from the renowned Jackson & Perkins breeding program, rare global finds, and cold hardy varieties.
“Year after year, we honor the artistry and legacy of rose breeding while continuing to innovate for the modern gardener,” said Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins. “Our 2026 introductions are a reflection of that legacy: roses with story, soul, and staying power.”
Here are a few of the new offerings for the 2026 Library of Roses:
New Exclusive: Ruffled Romance
The star of the 2026 collection, Ruffled Romance, is the final rose bred by legendary hybridizer Dr. Keith Zary for Jackson & Perkins. This stunning floribunda begins in shades of golden yellow and apricot, maturing into soft pink as it unfolds. With moderate fragrance, strong disease resistance, and large 4” blooms, Ruffled Romance delivers a new story with every season.
Roses from Around the World
This collection celebrates the artistry of rose breeding with selections sourced from around the globe:
• Flash Gordon, a floribunda with large, 5” golden blooms and vigorous 5’ habit. Bonus: attracts pollinators.
• Sealed with a Kiss, a hybrid tea with nearly black, velvety buds and impressive disease tolerance.
Cold Hardy Roses
Gardeners in cooler climates will welcome the Cold Hardy Roses collection, bred to thrive in Zones 2–4 without sacrificing beauty. Highlights include:
• AC Navy Lady, a compact, Zone 3 shrub rose with nearly black buds and velvety red blooms.
• J.P. Connell, a Zone 2 hardy shrub rose with thornless stems and continuous yellow blooms all summer.
For over 150 years, Jackson & Perkins has defined rose gardening through innovation, beauty, and passion for excellence. From pioneering the floribunda class to introducing iconic collaborations, the company continues to lead in breeding roses that blend heritage with modern performance.
“The 2026 Library of Roses embodies what makes our brand timeless: craftsmanship, legacy, and love for the garden,” said Funk. “Every rose tells a story, and we’re honored to share these new chapters with gardeners everywhere.”
The new 2026 Library of Roses Collection will be available at www.JacksonAndPerkins.com in November. Shop the collection now and bring home a living piece of rose history.
J&P Park, Inc. is a portfolio of hobbyist brands with a long history of providing consumers, wholesalers, and resellers with branded roses, plants, seeds, other horticultural-related supplies, period-based home restoration products and home brewing equipment. What began as a catalog and direct-mail company has evolved into a successful e-commerce retailer. The company owns a 100-acre property with a large nursery and distribution facility in Greenwood, South Carolina. Our executive office is in Edina, Minnesota. Visit www.jpparkinc.com for more information.
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