American Garden Rose Selections™ Announces 2026 Winners
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MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Californer -- The American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS™) program is proud to unveil its 2026 award winning roses, exceptional varieties chosen for their superior performance across diverse U.S. climates and regions. These selections represent the pinnacle of garden excellence, combining beauty, resilience, and fragrance to inspire gardeners nationwide.

This year's winners were rigorously trialed and evaluated by AGRS™ test gardens across the country. Each rose is evaluated on disease resistance, bloom quality, foliage, habit, and overall garden performance. The Regional Choice Awards highlight roses that thrive in specific regions, while the Fragrance Award honors varieties with outstanding scent.

The 2026 AGRS™ winners are:

• Buttercream Drift® - Introduced by Star® Roses and Plants is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions: South Central, Southwest, North Central, Northwest
• Butterfly Bliss – Introduced by Antique Rose Emporium is a Regional Choice Winner in all six regions: Northeast, North Central, Northwest, Southeast, South Central, Southwest
• Glass Slipper – Introduced by Antique Rose Emporium is a Regional Choice Winner in all six regions. Northeast, North Central, Northwest, Southeast, South Central, Southwest
• Make Me Blush™ – Introduced by Weeks Roses is a Regional Choice Winner in three regions: Northwest, South Central, Southwest
• Persian Eye - Introduced Altman Plants is a Regional Choice Winner in three regions: Northwest, South Central, Southwest
• Reminiscent® Pink – Introduced by Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. is a Regional Choice Winner and is a Fragrance Award Winner in three regions: Northwest, South Central, Southwest
• True Crush – Introduced by Altman Plants is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions: Northeast, North Central, Northwest, Southwest
• True Happiness – introduced by Altman Plants is a Regional Choice Winner in five regions: North Central, Northwest, Southeast, South Central, Southwest
• White Lies – Introduced by Certified Nurseries is a Regional Choice Winner in three regions: Northwest, South Central, Southwest

"Each year, the AGRS™ program celebrates roses that not only dazzle with their beauty but also prove their worth in gardens across America. The 2026 winners are a testament to the innovation and dedication of our breeders and growers. These roses will bring joy, fragrance, and resilience to gardeners from coast to coast." — Pat Shanley, Chair, American Garden Rose Selections™

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AGRS™ encourages gardeners, retailers, and landscape professionals to explore these award-winning varieties and experience firsthand the transformative power of a well-chosen rose.

For more information, visit www.americangardenroseselections.com