The Michelle Wright rose was launched in September of 1997 to honour the Canadian recording star, Michelle Wright. She is a native of Chatham-Kent.

The rose is available from Pickering Nurseries , and Martin & Kraus . One dollar from the sale of each plant is contributed to the Chatham-Kent Community Foundation.
 

The Michelle Wright causes a sensation wherever grown. Beautifully formed flowers, bright orange - apricot, with occasional tints of pink and vermillion. The blooms are large for a Floribunda. The bush habit is impressive, with the flowers produced in great profusion.

The variety was developed by Gareth Fryer of Fryer's Roses, Knutsford, U.K.