CANDLELIGHT® – yellow hybrid tea rose – Horvath
Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material for CANDLELIGHT® supports reliable scheduling into 5–7 L containers for premium flower-bed and cut-flower lines where flower quality and high-centred, pointed-bud form are central to your offer; its upright, bushy habit with moderately dense, glossy foliage provides structure for specimen use and exclusive ranges, while remontant, abundant second flowering underpins repeatable display value for thematic rose gardens and collection plantings; disease resistant foliage (powdery mildew, black spot, rust) keeps maintenance needs low and consistency high across production beds, complementing the low-intervention profile and helping to stabilise labour inputs; own-root propagation offers long-term longevity and predictable regeneration in nursery networks, delivering homogeneous stands and reduced replacement over time, with the development arc progressing from roots in year one, through structural shoots in year two, to full ornamental value in year three; suitable for nursery and wholesale systems that need dependable yellow hybrid tea lines for retail/reseller channels, while also supporting public-realm and institutional plantings in cooler UK regions where winter and wind tolerance remain a key factor in long-term performance across integrated portfolios.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L yellow hybrid tea feature – Upright, bush-trained plants in 5–7 L containers, highlighting large, high-centred yellow blooms and glossy foliage as exclusive feature items for retailers – target audience/channel: premium garden centre assortments.
- Exhibition-ready hybrid tea line – Uniform own-root plants selected for straight, flowerable stems and pointed buds, pre-conditioned in premium containers for hobby exhibitors and specialist rose outlets – target audience/channel: specialist rose retailers and exhibition clubs.
- Cut-flower starter block packs – Trays of NEONATAL plants destined for dedicated cut-flower beds, leveraging remontant flowering and consistent bloom form to feed local stem sales – target audience/channel: regional cut-flower growers and farm-shop suppliers.
- Thematic yellow collection trio – CANDLELIGHT® grouped with complementary yellow cultivars in harmonised 5–7 L branding, using its warm tone and fragrance as the central anchor – target audience/channel: concept ranges for multiple-site nurseries and chain retailers.
- Historic hybrid tea showcase unit – Story-led SKU emphasising 1932 origin and verified authenticity, supplied as robust, bush-trained specimens for curated show or heritage gardens – target audience/channel: public-realm and heritage garden operators.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
CANDLELIGHT® (also exhibited as Candlelight) is a hybrid tea rose offered as an own-root cultivar; commercial type and group hybrid tea rose, unregistered variety with verified identity for professional use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Michael Henry Horvath in the USA, 1932, from the cross ‘Souvenir de Claudius Pernet’ × ‘Madame Butterfly’; initially distributed by Bosley Nursery (USA) and now supplied as own-root propagation material. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plants reaching about 85–120 cm in height and 65–95 cm spread, with moderately dense, medium-green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a clear, bush-trained structural framework. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double (13–25 petals) hybrid tea blooms of large size with high-centred, pointed-budded form, borne singly; remontant, with an abundant second flowering that reinforces cut and garden display value across the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Moderately intense, pure yellow flowers (approx. RHS 12A outer, 12B inner), opening bright lemon-yellow, warming to golden-yellow, then fading to pale creamy-yellow; colour retention moderate, better in cooler, less intense sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, pleasantly sweet fragrance clearly noticeable in garden and cut use, adding value in premium retail and exhibition contexts without compromising structural or flowering performance under standard culture. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical rose hips about 12–18 mm in diameter, ripening to an orange-red colour; hips may be retained in lower-maintenance or collection settings if deadheading is not prioritised. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, supporting low maintenance; winter hardiness to around -21–-18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), with sensitivity to heat and drought requiring regular irrigation. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, cut-flower production and specimen planting; best in premium container routes (5–7 L) from bush-trained forms with 3–5 strong canes; low general maintenance but benefits from deadheading in display crops. |
CANDLELIGHT® offers disease resistance, remontant flower performance and a disciplined upright habit on a predictable own-root base, making it a solid yellow hybrid tea option for which we are happy to discuss volumes, timelines and integration into your production plans.
