Barbra Streisand, the legendary singer and actress, 82, just had a “little miracle” bloom in her backyard. She spotted a pink rose growing from a red rose bush. Something that doesn't happen often. It happened in her Arizona rose garden, where she grows about 4,000 rose bushes. She even named the pink bloom “Barbra’s Baby.” Pretty fitting.
This odd color mix surprised gardeners and fans alike. Nobody really knows how it happened. Was it a natural mutation? A happy accident? Doesn’t matter. It is beautiful, and it is real. What we do know is that her roses look full, vibrant, and strong.
So, how do you grow roses like Barbra Streisand?
Ensure Healthy Soil
Barbra Streisand’s garden success starts under the surface. Roses need rich, well-draining soil that holds moisture without drowning the roots. If you are growing roses in dry places like Arizona, like she does, moisture retention is key.
Barbra / IG / Start with good compost or well-rotted manure. This gives roses the nutrients they need to grow strong and bloom bright.
Feed them again after their first summer blooms to keep the flowers coming. Healthy soil is the foundation. Don’t skip this step.
Water Roses the Right Way (Like Barbra Streisand Does)
Roses don’t want shallow sips. They want deep drinks. Barbra Streisand’s Arizona garden gets plenty of sun, so her watering game has to be on point. When roses are new, they need deep soaking. That helps the roots grow deep and strong.
Once your roses settle in, they can usually find water on their own. But don’t ignore them in dry spells. If the soil is dry two inches down, it is time to water. Consistency is better than guessing. Roses are thirsty but not needy.
How Barbra Streisand Keeps Her Roses in Shape?
“A Star is Born” actress’s roses didn’t become this stunning by chance. Pruning is what shapes a good rose bush into a great one. Cut just above outward-facing buds to help the bush grow wide and full, not tangled and messy.
Also, be ruthless with the three D’s: dead, diseased, or damaged wood. Get rid of it. This keeps the plant healthy and lets it focus on growing new flowers. Barbra’s roses look flawless because they get regular checkups. Yours should too.
Stay Protected
Gardening is fun, but roses don’t mess around. Barbra Streisand surely knows that gloves and long sleeves are not optional. Thorns will get you. Stay safe while you work, and you will enjoy it more.
Barbra / IG / Pests love roses as much as we do. Watch for bugs and weird spots on the leaves. If something looks off, snap a photo and ask your local garden center.
Don’t guess. Quick action can save your plant before damage spreads.
What Makes ‘Barbra’s Baby’ So Special?
Let’s go back to that pink rose. It wasn’t just rare. This was unexpected. Barbra Streisand saw a pop of pink on a bush that should only bloom red. That is part science, part magic. And it makes sense that she named it after herself. It is a one-of-a-kind flower in a one-of-a-kind garden.
She didn’t buy it. She didn’t plan it. It just grew. That is the wild thing about gardening. Sometimes nature does its own thing, and it is better than anything we imagined.
You Don’t Need 4,000 Roses!
Sure, Barbra Streisand grows thousands of roses on her land. But you only need a few to make something beautiful. Even one healthy rose bush can make your yard pop. The trick is in the care, not the count.
Start small. Get one strong rose plant and treat it right. Water it deep. Feed it well. Prune it smart. Watch it. Learn from it. In time, it will bloom like Barbra’s Baby. And who knows, maybe you will find a “little miracle” of your own.
