General MacArthur™

Hybrid tea rose

- – Edward Gurney Hill

Uniform, rich carmine-pink shade with a warm tone. The edges of the outer petals are slightly darker. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - aroma description not available

– Deep carmine‑pink blooms with rich, warm tone.
– Strong, long‑lasting fragrance for cutting.
– Reliable remontant flowering with abundant second flush.
– Bushy, upright habit suits beds and specimens.
– Excellent disease resistance to mildew, spot, rust.
– Special feature: Forms decorative orange‑red hips after flowering.

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GENERAL MACARTHUR™ – deep pink hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Heritage hybrid tea material like GENERAL MACARTHUR™ offers a reliable bushy framework and strong flower performance for premium 5–7 L container production, with remontant repeat potential and show-grade colour presentation that fits exclusive retail and reseller channels; its verified authenticity within the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root platform supports long-term, low-replacement stock building and predictable scheduling, also helping nurseries serving cooler UK regions where robust winter performance and wind tolerance are essential, while the H6 hardiness, disease resistance profile and low maintenance requirement give professional producers a practical route from tray-rooted propagation bed to bush-trained, 3–5 cane specimens reaching full ornamental value over an expected development arc from root establishment in year one, structural build in year two and full garden and cut-flower expression in year three.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container bush for exclusive retail	The cultivar’s bushy habit and 120–160 cm height translate well into a bush-trained, 3–5 cane framework suited to premium container routes, particularly 5–7 L. Own-root NEONATAL material supports low replacement and predictable capacity for exclusive finished product positioning in retail and reseller channels, with stable supply and presentation valued by professional nurseries.
Cut-flower oriented garden and park plantings	As a historic hybrid tea selected for cut and exhibition use, GENERAL MACARTHUR™ offers solitary, medium-sized, deep pink blooms with good colour retention, aligning with flower-bed and specimen use in thematic or show-style rose gardens. The recommended premium container path allows growers to ship vigorous bushes that establish quickly in public or private cut-garden projects for trade distributors.
Low-intervention public-realm beds and park frameworks	The variety combines a hardy H6 rating and low maintenance requirement with documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, helping reduce intervention in public or institutional plantings. From NEONATAL trays, producers can scale bush-trained stock for parks and flower beds where long-term reliability and minimal call-backs are important to public-realm suppliers.
Thematic and historic rose collections	With 1905 introduction and a named breeder, this cultivar fits well into curated collections and thematic plantings. Own-root NEONATAL material supports long-term cultivar maintenance and identity, allowing nurseries to build collection blocks or show-garden ranges without graft-related variability, a useful attribute for specialist collections.
Pollinator-conscious ornamental schemes	Semi-double, 13–25 petalled flowers offer moderate pollinator attraction while retaining hybrid tea form, making the variety suitable where ornamental quality must be balanced with some ecological value. Premium 5–7 L bush-trained plants integrate easily into retail-led schemes targeting informed buyers via garden centres.
Flower-bed focal points and specimen containers	The moderately dense, slightly glossy, medium-green foliage and deep pink, spherical blooms allow clear focal-point use in beds or large patio containers, with remontant flowering supporting season-long interest. NEONATAL own-root stock provides regeneration and longevity under production loads, beneficial to those planning repeat programmes for landscape contractors.
Container production for cooler and wind-exposed regions	The combination of bushy habit, H6 hardiness and robust general performance makes the cultivar suitable for nursery networks supplying cooler UK zones, where stable winter performance and wind tolerance are required. Premium container production from own-root cuttings supports reliable overwintering and consistent spring availability for regional wholesalers.
Rose-hip feature and late-season interest lines	Moderate quantities of spherical, orange-red hips (12–16 mm) add an additional season of interest after flowering, complementing flower-bed or park uses. Container-grown bushes from NEONATAL material give uniform stands with predictable hip set, useful where late-season structure contributes to the offer for independent retailers.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Own-root, bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong canes, focused on flower form and colour quality for exclusive finished product ranges – retail / reseller premium benches
Cut-and-garden dual-purpose line – Medium-height hybrid tea for beds and cutting, remontant flowering and strong scent highlighted on labelling – independent garden centres and specialist rose retailers
Historic collection feature SKU – Positioned within a curated “historic hybrid tea” series, leveraging known origin and introduction year – thematic rose gardens and collection-focused outlets
Low-maintenance park rose container – 5–7 L containers promoted for low-intervention public beds, emphasising disease resistance and hardiness – municipal and institutional landscape supply
Season-extension hip-interest pot – Finished bushes marketed for ornamental hips following main bloom, adding late-season value – landscaper depots and project-based wholesalers

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, exhibition cut flower type; current trade name GENERAL MACARTHUR™ – deep pink hybrid tea rose – Hill; ARS exhibition name General MacArthur; unregistered cultivar with verified authenticity.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Edward Gurney Hill, United States, 1904; introduced 1905 by E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Indiana; parentage unknown; reflects early twentieth-century American hybrid tea breeding.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy habit reaching roughly 120–160 cm in height and 70–90 cm spread; moderately dense, medium-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny shoots; weak self-cleaning so deadheading is recommended.
Flower morphology	Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, medium flower size around 1.5–2.75 inches; solitary presentation on stems; spherical to pompon flower shape; remontant with particularly abundant second flush under good culture.
Colour data and phenology	Deep, uniform carmine-pink with slightly darker petal edges; ARS code DP, RHS 53B outer and 53A inner petals; colour lightens toward mauve-pink as blooms age, retaining generally good colour stability and display value.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, long-lasting fragrance; detailed aroma profile not provided; semi-double flowers provide moderate pollinator attraction due to partially obscured stamens limiting full access to pollen and nectar resources.
Hip characteristics	Spherical, orange-red hips, typically 12–16 mm in diameter; produced in moderate quantities and providing a secondary decorative phase after flowering where deadheading is reduced or omitted.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -15 to -12 °C, RHS H6, Swedish Zone 2, USDA 7b; moderate heat and drought tolerance but benefits from regular watering in prolonged dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to flower beds, cut flower use, specimen roles and parks; recommended as a low-maintenance, hardy variety; best presented as bush-trained plants with 3–5 framework canes, primarily in premium container formats around 5–7 litres.

GENERAL MACARTHUR™ combines bushy hybrid tea structure, remontant, strongly scented deep pink blooms and reliable disease resistance on an own-root base that supports predictable, regenerating stands—please contact us to align capacities and scheduling for your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: GENERAL MACARTHUR™ – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Hill

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:20.09.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [227] 20-427 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name was given in honour of United States Army hero General Arthur MacArthur.

Cultivar Synonym: Gen. MacArthur

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: General MacArthur

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: General MacArthur™ Hybrid tea rose Hill

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: General MacArthur

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: E. G. Hill Co. (USA)

Introduction Year: 1905

Registration Year: unregistered cultivar

Breeder: Edward Gurney Hill

Breeding Company / Institution: E G Hill Co (Richmond, Indiana, USA)

Breeding Year: United States, 1904

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm)

Spread: 2.3-3ft (70-90 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense, with leaves that have a slightly glossy surface and a medium-green shade.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Spent blooms often remain on the plant and require subsequent removal.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning: weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: spherical, pompon

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: DP RHS code: 53B (outer), 53A (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: deep-pink

Flower Colour Description: Uniform, rich carmine-pink shade with a warm tone. The edges of the outer petals are slightly darker.

Closed Bud: Dark carmine-pink, matt-finished bud with a paler rim.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals are deep crimson‑pink, with a brighter carmine shimmer inside.

Full Bloom: The whole flower is a uniform deep pink, occasionally with paler highlights in the centre.

Before Fading: The colour fades slightly to mauve-pink and the edges become paler.

Colour Fading Description: As the flower opens, the dark carmine–pink shifts to deep pink, then before the bloom fades it gently lightens to a slightly mauve–pink; the edges become paler.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose

Fragrance Character: aroma description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, because the semi-double form and partially obscured stamens reduce pollinator access to pollen and nectar.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Semi-double (13–25-petalled) flowers moderately attract pollinators, therefore moderately pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-16 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Spherical, orange-red rose hips formed in moderate quantities, 12–16 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -15–-12 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H6

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 2

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Generally tolerates heat well; requires regular watering during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; hardy variety, generally requires minimal intervention.

Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen, park

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

GENERAL MACARTHUR™ – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Hill

Uniform, rich carmine-pink shade with a warm tone. The edges of the outer petals are slightly darker. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - aroma description not available

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As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
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Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

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