About Ballerina™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Ballerina’ (1937, Bentall)

The Ballerina™ Potted Rose Bush is a beloved Hybrid Musk that dances through the garden with clouds of small, single pink blooms brushed in white. Flowering in generous sprays from summer to frost, it forms a graceful, arching shrub that moves with lightness and ease — a true classic of informal elegance.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Musk
🧬 Breeder: Ann Bentall (UK)
🏢 Introduced By: Bentall Roses (UK, 1937)
🎨 Color: Soft pink with white centers and golden stamens
🌸 Petal Count: ~5 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Simple, single, open form in large clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~1.5″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous clusters from summer through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light, musky scent
🏺 Vase Life: Moderate — best enjoyed in garden sprays

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Graceful, arching shrub with light, airy texture
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~4′ apart
↕️ Height: ~4–6′
↔️ Width: ~4–5′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — hardy, resilient, and low-maintenance
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs beautifully in most climates; shade-tolerant
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest