Rosa 'Boreale' - Hybrid Tea Rose

The 'Boreale' bush rose is an delightful hybrid of tea rose, whose roses, with their shades of cream and pink, irresistibly catch the eye, both in the garden and in bouquets. They bloom until autumn on a vigorous yet compact bush, perfectly complemented by beautiful glossy foliage resistant to diseases. This rose, a marvel of elegance and freshness, has its rightful place in romantic compositions.

The 'Boreale' or 'Tan03025' rose was obtained in 2003 by the German rose breeder Tantau. It belongs to the tea rose hybrids, recognizable by the beautiful turbinated shape of their flowers. However, its flowers open like old-fashioned roses, with petals arranged in quarters. It forms a small upright bush, 70-80 cm (28-32in) in height and 50 cm (20in) in width. The flowering starts in June and continues until October if the soil remains slightly moist. Its flowers are fully double, 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5in) wide, composed of 55 to 60 tightly packed petals. They are mostly cream-white, but the heart of the flower is pink, and the outer petals have a carmine pink edge. They emit a light fragrance with hints of wild rose and spices. The branches, robust and adorned with prickles, bear healthy foliage with large, slightly glossy leaflets, dentate along the edges and dark green. It has excellent disease resistance. The flowers are solitary, carried by very sturdy long stems. The deciduous foliage falls in autumn.

This 'Boreale' bush rose is planted in groups of three, in a prominent position in a small romantic bed or paired with other low-growing shrubs. Not very tall, it also adapts well to container cultivation. To accompany it, choose perennial plants with light flowering (autumn asters, foxgloves, penstemons), Rozanne geraniums or Pink Penny, Nepeta Walker's Low, or even blue or white campanulas. Its flowers make beautiful bouquets in the company of Chinese peonies and lilacs.