Rosa Over the Moon

Rosa Over The Moon is one of the rare European and French creations to be included in the ranking of the oldest new rose competition in North America, held in Portland, Oregon. It is a well-deserved reward recognising the splendour of its dawn-coloured roses, its abundant flowering, and its cultural qualities. The bush itself has a very regular habit and its foliage is very healthy. It is a beautiful variety for the garden or bouquets.

Rosa Over The Moon (Oraclelon) was introduced to the market in the early 2000s by the Orard rose gardens, a family-owned company located in Feyzin, not far from Lyon. It is classified as a modern large-flowered rose, also known as hybrid teas, as evidenced by the turbinate shape of its flowers. This creation has received prestigious awards:

• Gold Medal, PORTLAND, OREGON, 2013
• Great Rose of the Century, LYON, 2006
• Gold Medal, MONZA, 2005
• Silver Medal, GENEVA, 2005
• Bronze Medal, BADEN-BADEN, 2005
• Certificate of Merit, LE ROEULX, 2005

Rosa Over the Moon is a repeat-flowering rose that blooms in successive waves from June to October. The plant has a bushy, slightly upright habit. It has a rapid growth rate. It will reach approximately 1m (3ft) in height and 80cm (32in) in width. The flowers are globular and turbinate, measuring 10 to 12cm (4 to 5in) in width, composed of more than 30 petals. The colour palette includes various shades of yellow and orange enriched with salmon reflections. Their fragrance is quite light, and is more noticeable in warm weather. It is dominated by fruity notes evoking apple. The tough, medium green, semi-glossy foliage is resistant to diseases, and perfectly enhances the colour of the roses. The deciduous foliage falls in autumn and regrows in spring. This variety seems to be less comfortable in hot climates.

Rosa Over the Moon will look wonderful in a large rose bed or as a standalone in a well-maintained garden. This variety adapts to all soils that are not too dry, which means it can be grown in many regions, even at medium altitudes. It pairs perfectly with white, pink, and mauve roses, as well as with pretty, easy-to-grow plants like perennial geraniums (Geranium 'Blue Cloud', G. 'Anne Folkard', G. 'Nimbus', G. 'Orion'), bellflowers (lactiflora, rapunculoides), catmints, love-in-a-mist, foxgloves, and phlox. Its flowers are perfect for creating elegant bouquets.