Opening Night™ Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'JAColber'

$69⁹⁰

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Opening Night™ Hybrid Tea Rose highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Rosa 'JAColber'
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

4 - 5 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Vivid Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 5-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Put on your best garden apparel and get ready for the Opening Night™ Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'JAColber') to set the stage for the growing season. Featuring exceptional, long-lasting blooms that are a radiant bright saturated red! As with any stage production's "opening night", this Tea Rose is sure to elicit excitement each and every spring when its velvety, deep red, petals unfurl to begin their majestic show!

Opening Night™ starts off with lovely pointed, ovoid buds that unfurl to reveal 25 to 30 large, thick, velvety petals. From late spring until early fall, the 5-inch blooms stand atop strong 18-inch stems and have a light sweet fragrance that only adds to their appeal. With good substance and beautiful form, these blooms are long-lasting in the garden or the vase.

The fruity fragrance is an enticing lure to humans and pollinators alike! It's a repeat performance that never wanes. Heat tolerant and vigorous this Hybrid Tea is lovely in its own right! Growing quickly into an upright habit full of matte, dark green leaves that make a gorgeous backdrop for the distinguished blooms.

Planting and Application:

Plant several in your Rose garden, or even just one by your patio for an unending show of gorgeous Roses all summer long. The bright color is made for attracting attention and drawing everyone in to see the sights and smells of the season! Plant one to set your driveway apart by your mailbox, or plant one near your front door steps for instant curb appeal!

Opening Night™ is perfect for a wide variety of gardening applications, from beds and mixed perennial borders to low hedges! Shining in the cut flower garden and pollinator borders, it will even do great in large, sunny patio containers!

Large, Vividely Hued Fragrant Bright Red Roses
Pointed Buds & Long Elegant Stems
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner
Matte Green Foliage & Upright Form
Hedges & Backdrops, Specimen & Accents & Cut Flower Gardens!

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This Hybrid Tea Rose has a lovely vigorous nature and is adaptive to a variety of soils throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9 and will easily reach its 4-5 foot height and width when planted in full sun and enriched, well-drained soil. Provide regular moisture all growing season and a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch for best results. Prune in the early spring. Opening Night™ is disease-resistant, heat tolerant, and generally easy to grow! Read more about pruning Roses, winterizing Roses, and un-wintering Roses in spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog! In zones 7 and below, Hybrid Tea Roses should be mounded with 8-12 inches of mulch in late fall after the frost killed the leaves for best overwintering.

Full Sun
Moderate Moisture Needs
Enriched Well-Drained Soil
Adaptable & Vigorous
Prune Early Spring
Disease Resistant & Heat Tolerant

It's easy to see why Opening Night™ is an award-winning variety of Tea Rose, and it's sure to also be a winner in your yard this summer! Order one for your garden today from NatureHills.com!

Rose Bush FAQs

Where Is The Best Place To Plant Rose Bushes?

Roses need a protected location and prefer full sun and favor the drying power of the morning sun and flower best in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Choose a location in good, enriched soil that drains well and has good air circulation.

What Is The Best Month to Plant Roses?

You can plant Roses any time if you are able to provide enough consistent moisture and attention. While there is not a specific month that is best, generally because it changes with temperatures, climate and growing zone. However, the easiest times of the year to get Rose bushes established in your landscape are in spring after the last frost date, and in fall about 4-6 weeks before the first frost.

Do Roses Come Back Every Year?

Rose bushes are deciduous woody perennial shrubs and will return bigger and better each year.

How Do I Find Rose Bushes & Trees for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Roses at NatureHills.com online nursery. You'll find a massive selection of Rose bushes for sale, including many lovely varieties!

Choose the right shrub for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest to ship through and into.

One of the finest reds

This is such an excellent rose. The flowers have perfect shape, and they are round and full even when they have fully opened, so they look great on the plant for a long time. It grows lots of big, thick new canes every year, so they hold up well in the wind. It is one of the taller hybrid teas that I have, and you really have to cut some of the flowers to keep it to a manageable size. It has multiple flushes of blooms each year, and the plant is just covered in blooms. It is quite striking. The single (no side buds that need removal if you are going to cut them) flowers are borne upon tall, thick stems, which makes them excellent for cutting, and the flowers last exceptionally long n the vase. In Texas where our winters are very mild, this rose never quits. I've often had blooms on this plant well into January, or even February. I've never had any disease problems with this one, although I have a strict treatment regimen, so I rarely have problems with any of my roses, so I can't say how naturally disease resistant it is. If you are only going to have one red hybrid tea in your garden, this is the one you should have.

Dear Jeff,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful and detailed review! It’s wonderful to hear how much joy this red hybrid tea rose brings you, especially with its striking blooms lasting well into the cooler months in Texas. Your description of the rose’s perfect shape, sturdy canes, and prolific flowering really paints a vivid picture—and it’s clear you’ve put a lot of care and attention into maintaining it. Your notes on bloom longevity and cutting convenience will surely be invaluable for other growers considering this rose.

We really appreciate your diligence with a treatment regimen; having a disease-free and thriving plant is definitely rewarding. For fellow gardeners aiming to get similar lasting blooms and strong growth, maintaining your regular watering schedule alongside occasional feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer will help keep those canes big and healthy. If you’re ever interested, you might also enjoy our guides on pruning hybrid teas and controlling common pests to enhance bloom quality further.

Thanks again for being such a passionate member of our nature-loving community. It sounds like this rose truly is a showstopper in your beautiful garden!

Bouton(Jass),
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

One of the finest reds

Hello Jeff,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear that this red hybrid tea rose has been a star in your garden. Your observations about its shape, vigorous growth, multiple bloom flushes, and long vase life really highlight what a special variety it is. It’s wonderful to learn how well it thrives even through Texas’s mild winters—your point about having blooms into January and February truly shows its resilience and incredible performance.

Your disciplined treatment routine seems to be key in keeping your roses healthy; thank you for sharing that insight. For any fellow gardeners reading this, that kind of attentive care makes a world of difference! If you ever want tailored tips on pruning or treatments to keep those “big, thick new canes” robust, feel free to reach out—our plant specialists are happy to assist.

Thanks again for being part of the Nature Hills community and for your thoughtful feedback. Wishing your beautiful rose—and you—all the best in continued growth and brilliance.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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