Bombshells Flowers

Throughout time, the treasured art of hybridizing roses, tulips and other flowers has resulted in thousands of varieties with a myriad of names. Many flowers have been named after the people who created them, historical figures and even celebrities. We present for you a list below of some of the many varieties of flowers that have been named after bombshells and other celebrities we know and love.

marilyn_monroe
Marilyn Monroe
Bred in the year 2002 by Tom Carruth, it is being offered in 2003. A lightly color apricot, it does excellently in hot weather, because ‘some like it hot.’ Purchase this rose at Week’s Roses.
bettyboop
Betty Boop
Bred in the year 1999 by Tom Carruth, this is an abundant growing plant with vivacious colored blooms. It grows well in all climates and will produce many beautiful blooms. For more information visit Week’s Roses.
audreyhepburn Audrey Hepburn This light pink hybrid tea rose with large flowers. Unable to find a current source for this rose.
gina Gina Lollobrigida Golden yellow blooms and a heady fragrance make this rose a top pick. Available from Growquest.
judygarland
Judy Garland
This unbelievably pretty floribunda rose is a Chrome yellow blushing to hot orange and scarlet. Find more information about it at Week’s.
gracieallen
Gracie Allen
This beautiful light pink rose is available at Michael’s Premier Roses.
georgeburns
George Burns
Gorgeously striped and colorful, this wonderful hybrid is available at Michael’s Premier Roses.
josephine
Josephine Baker
This stunning dark red rose has a mild fragrance and a double blooming season. Unable to find a current source for this rose. Check here for more info.
elizabethtaylor
Elizabeth Taylor
This beautiful rose is available at Growquest.
barbrastreisand
Barbara Streisand
Week’s Roses carries this beautiful rose.
carygrant
Cary Grant
This brilliant orange rose is as unique as it’s namesake. Available from Growquest.
singinintherain
Singin’ InThe Rain
This easy to grow apricot rose is available from Michael’s Premier Roses.
henryfonda
Henry Fonda
This beautiful yellow roses has a slight fragrance and has a good resistance to disease. It is available at Growquest.
ingridbergman
Ingrid Bergman
This beautiful dark-red velvety rose is available from Apuldram Roses.
julieandrews
Julie Andrews
This coral-salmon rose blooms all summer and is available at Pickering Nursery.
dollyparton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is a beautiful rose with orange-red & orange-red blend blooms. It has a very strong fragrance and blooms early in season and it’s repeats it’s bloom later in the season. Grows to five feet tall. It is available from Growquest.
helenhayes
Helen Hayes
This beautiful light yellow rose is hardy in zone 4 and can be purchased from Inter-State Nurseries.
gracekelly
Grace Kelly
This rose has a beautiful dark pink edge and a creamy white center. Unable to find a current source for this rose. Check here for more info.
Sophia Loren Apparently, this is a medium red rose that blooms early in the season and then repeats it’s bloom later in the season. I have no picture of it yet. Unable to find a current source for this rose. Check here for more info.

Clara Bow
This is a yellow climbing rose. I have no picture of it yet. This rose is no longer available so unable to find a current source for this rose. Check here for more info.

Mary Pickford
This is a dark apricot large hybrid tea rose with a strong fragrance. Unable to find a current source for this rose. Check here for more info.

Joan Davis
This is an apricot and pink large hybrid rose. I believe this rose is no longer available. Check here for more info.
ginger_rogers_roseGinger Rogers This orange pink hybrid tea rose is also known as Salmon Charm. Unable to find a current source for this rose. Check here for more info.

Dick Clark
Dick Clark is a beautiful rose introduced in 2011 by Week’s Roses.