Hybrid tea rose

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Anastasia

Hybrid tea rose

Nirpwhi – Alessandro Ghione

The outer surface of the petals is a pristine off‑white, with a subtle creamy‑yellow hue showing towards the centre. - hybrid tea rose - strong, noticeably scented rose - fresh, citrusy, fruity scent

– Elegant, high‑centred Hybrid Tea blooms.
– Refined cream petals with soft butter centre.
– Strong, fresh citrusy and fruity fragrance.
– Long, upright stems ideal for cutting.
– Dark glossy foliage and sparse thorns.
Special feature: Premium showpiece rose for exclusive bouquets and specimen planting.
Exclusive finished product
Anastasia
pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting
29,63 £
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Anastasia Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Anastasia Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi provides a focused option for nurseries aiming at exclusive, flower-quality-led ranges where high-input crop management is acceptable in return for strong cut-flower and specimen value. This upright, bush-trained hybrid tea with dense, glossy foliage and sparsely thorned shoots supports efficient handling in nursery workflows, while the high-centred, pointed buds and large, double blooms deliver the distinctive form and strong, fresh citrusy fragrance needed for premium containers and exhibitor-led product lines. Own-root propagation offers renewable growth and predictable long-term stands, well suited to collection and show-garden style plantings across UK regions where winter-hardiness and managed plant protection are prioritised, for example in cooler, wind-exposed northern schemes. With a premium container route in 5–7 L as the baseline and scope for 40–50 litre statement specimens, this material underpins stable capacity planning for retail and reseller partners requiring consistent, cultivar-authentic supply, following the natural development arc from root establishment, through structural build-up, to full ornamental expression by the third season.


Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L retail container production Anastasia Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi is aligned to a premium container route with strong emphasis on flower form and fragrance, making it suitable for 5–7 L retail units positioned as exclusive finished product. Bush-trained own-root NEONATAL cuttings with 3–5 framework canes establish quickly, supporting homogeneous batches for timed retail / reseller launches where reliable cut-flower style blooms are the main value. Maintenance and plant protection needs are higher, but in structured nursery systems this is manageable and balanced by the visual impact of the high-centred, cream flowers for quality-led retail benches, ideal for retail / reseller.
Large 40–50 L showpiece specimens The upright habit, dense dark-green foliage and sizeable, solitary blooms allow Anastasia to be grown on into 40–50 litre containers as high-value focal specimens for display or premium retail points. Starting from own-root NEONATAL material gives a stable framework for long-term cropping, with bush training supporting 3–5 strong canes that scale well into larger pots. While disease susceptibility requires ongoing plant protection, this is realistic in controlled nursery environments, enabling reliable supply of statement pieces for exclusive product ranges and curated thematic gardens, particularly where flower quality justifies the input for retail / reseller.
Cut-flower oriented garden production The high-centred, pointed-budded flower shape and long, straight, sparsely thorned stems lend themselves to garden cut-flower programmes using premium containers as the production base. Own-root NEONATAL plants establish a durable crown, allowing repeat harvests where remontant, abundant second flowering supports season-long stem supply. Targeting 5–7 L pots for production beds streamlines handling and renewal cycles, while the strong fragrance and off-white to creamy-yellow colour profile enhance the perceived value of stems supplied by nurseries to retailers promoting exclusive, florist-style garden roses for retail / reseller.
Thematic and collection rose gardens As a named hybrid tea with clear exhibition credentials and a distinctive feminine given name, Anastasia contributes well to curated collections, breeder lines and thematic hybrid tea displays. Own-root NEONATAL propagation supports long-term identity security and regeneration, with bush-trained plants providing a consistent framework across batches. Although plant protection must be planned, this fits typical management standards for collection beds, especially in public or institutional projects where showpiece flower form and fragrance are prioritised over low-input maintenance for retail / reseller.
Specimen plants in formal flower beds In formal plantings, Anastasia works as an upright specimen where solitary, high-centred blooms are clearly visible above the bed. The recommended premium container route into 5–7 L pots allows nurseries to pre-form strong, bush-trained plants before field or landscape installation, giving an immediate structural effect. Own-root plants support longer lifespans and easier renovation after hard pruning, helping public-realm and institutional suppliers maintain consistent, visually strong beds in managed schemes, provided integrated protection regimes are in place for retail / reseller.
Fragrance-focused premium offerings The strong, fresh citrusy, fruity scent of Anastasia positions it well in fragrance-led assortments, where scent is a key driver of perceived exclusivity. NEONATAL rooted cuttings allow producers to build uniform, bush-trained stock in 5–7 L premium containers, timed for peak flowering at release. Own-root structure supports consistent performance across seasons, which is important for branding ranges around fragrance themes, with growers accepting the need for regular protection in exchange for sensory impact and clear differentiation in high-end offerings for retail / reseller.
Upright hybrid tea structure lines For nurseries composing structured hybrid tea ranges, Anastasia offers a predictable, upright habit at 100–140 cm with dense, glossy foliage and relatively sparse prickles, useful where staff handling and presentation in tight benching layouts matter. Starting from NEONATAL own-root material ensures consistent architecture as plants move through the 5–7 L premium container phase towards finished product, simplifying assortment planning. This supports integrator-style operations seeking homogeneous lines that meet established hybrid tea expectations across multiple sites for retail / reseller.
Collection maintenance and propagation beds Where nurseries maintain breeder or cultivar collections, Anastasia can be kept in dedicated propagation beds from NEONATAL own-root stock, ensuring authentic, renewable mother plants over time. The variety’s clear hybrid tea identity and exhibition relevance make it a reference cultivar in such stands, and own-root regeneration capacity supports long service life even under regular cutting. In cooler, wind-exposed northern conditions, its hardiness simplifies overwintering, provided disease control is actively managed, supporting dependable long-term availability for retail / reseller.

Finished-product ideas

  • Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea feature – Own-root, bush-trained Anastasia in 5–7 L containers, focused on high-centred blooms and strong fragrance as an exclusive flower-quality SKU – target: retail / reseller premium bench.
  • 40–50 L terrace specimen rose – Large-container Anastasia with upright framework and dense foliage for terraces or entrances, trading on solitary, exhibition-type flowers and scent – target: design-led retail / reseller ranges.
  • Fragrance collection highlight – Integrated into a branded fragrance series, using uniform NEONATAL stock to provide consistent scent and flower form in 5–7 L premium containers – target: garden centre fragrance-focused promotions.
  • Hybrid tea cut-and-display line – Container-grown plants marketed for dual use as garden plants and stem producers, exploiting long, sparsely thorned stems and remontant flowering – target: retailers serving hobby cut-flower gardeners.
  • Thematic hybrid tea collection piece – Anastasia positioned as a named, cream-toned hybrid tea within curated cultivar collections, supplied as premium container stock for show and thematic rose gardens – target: specialist retailers and collection-oriented resellers.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Hybrid tea rose cultivar Anastasia, registered as NIRpwhi, in the Hybrid Tea commercial group; ARS exhibition name Anastasia, positioned as an exclusive finished product cut-flower and specimen type.
Origin and breeding Bred by Alessandro Ghione from Tanselbon × PEKwhina, by NIRP International SA in France, bred 1995 or earlier, registered 1995 and introduced commercially in 2001 via NIRP International S.A. (France).
Growth and structural characteristics Upright bush habit, around 100–140 cm high and 55–85 cm spread, dense dark-green glossy foliage, sparsely thorned shoots; spent blooms persist and require manual deadheading for best presentation.
Flower morphology Large, double, 26–39 petal flowers, solitary on stems, high-centred and pointed, with a cut-rose, exhibition-type profile; remontant with an abundant second flush under suitable management.
Colour data and phenology Cream to off-white blooms; outer petals pristine off-white, centre creamy-yellow, with milky or butter tones when opening, fading to snowy white edges, colour can brown at petal edges in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma Strong, noticeable scent with fresh, citrusy, fruity character; double flowers moderately attractive to pollinators but dense petals reduce access to nectar and pollen compared with simpler flower forms.
Hip characteristics Forms hips only sparingly; where present, ellipsoidal orange-red fruits about 10–14 mm diameter, generally of limited ornamental or commercial significance in typical nursery production contexts.
Resistance and winter hardiness Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular plant protection; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA Zone 6b, moderate heat and drought tolerance.
Horticultural recommendations Best for flower beds, cut-flower style use and specimens; recommended as bush-trained with 3–5 strong canes for premium containers, 5–7 L standard, with higher maintenance and regular protection expected.

Anastasia Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi offers high-value flower form, strong fragrance and upright, sparsely thorned structure on predictable own-root stands, making it a sound option for exclusive ranges where we can coordinate capacity and scheduling together.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ANASTASIA – cream-coloured tea-hybrid rose - Ghione
Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:22.02.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [967] 20-301 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is a feminine given name.
Original Trade Name: Anastasia®
Current Trade Name: Anastasia Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid
Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: NIRP International S.A. (France)
Breeder: Alessandro Ghione
Breeding Company / Institution: NIRP International SA
Breeding Year: France, 1995 or earlier
Parentage: Tanselbon × PEKwhina

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)
Spread: 1.8-2.8ft (55-85 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: This variety has dense foliage; its leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: sparsely thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: Spent blooms generally remain on the plant and require subsequent deadheading.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Poor self-cleaning.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: W RHS code: 155C (outer), 11D (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: cream
Flower Colour Description: The outer surface of the petals is a pristine off‑white, with a subtle creamy‑yellow hue showing towards the centre.
Closed Bud: Compact bud with a greenish-white base and a slightly butter-coloured tip.
Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals are milky white, with a soft creamy‑yellow glow at the centre.
Full Bloom: The flower is overall off-white, with a vanilla-yellow tone at the base of the inner petals.
Before Fading: The petal edges fade to snowy white, while the centre remains a pale butter colour.
Colour Fading Description: The white colour generally holds well; in strong sunlight the petal edges may brown.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, noticeably scented rose
Fragrance Character: fresh, citrusy, fruity scent
Pollinator Attraction: Double flowers moderately attract pollinators; compared with simple or semi-double forms, the dense petal arrangement reduces stamen accessibility and therefore limits pollinators’ access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Moderately pollinator-friendly, primarily an ornamental variety

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: ellipsoidal
Hip Colour: orange-red
Hip Comment: Usually produced sparingly, a 10–14 mm diameter, ellipsoidal, orange‑red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well and requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.
Disease Resistance: very susceptible
  • powdery mildew – very susceptible
  • black spot – very susceptible
  • rust – very susceptible

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container
Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes
Recommended use: Maintenance requirement high; regular plant protection is necessary due to very poor disease resistance.
Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product
Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller
Main value proposition: Flower quality, form
ANASTASIA – cream-coloured tea-hybrid rose - Ghione
The outer surface of the petals is a pristine off‑white, with a subtle creamy‑yellow hue showing towards the centre. - hybrid tea rose - strong, noticeably scented rose - fresh, citrusy, fruity scent
Online rose purchase - cream - strong, noticeably scented rose - Anastasia - hybrid tea rose - (3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm))
Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 6b cream - NIRP International S.A. (France) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Anastasia - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver Alessandro Ghione

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