Candy Stripe

Hybrid tea rose

- – Edward McCummings

The base colour of the petals is mid‑pink, irregularly streaked with fine cream‑white stripes. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available

– Striking pink-white striped hybrid tea blooms
– Strong, long-lasting fragrance for cutting
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Upright, bushy habit for beds and borders
– Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot
– Special feature: Decorative orange-red hips add autumn interest.

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pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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Candy Stripe – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root hybrid tea rose propagation material

Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Candy Stripe offers a reliable base for nursery propagation beds and premium container production, with remontant flowering supporting continuous cut-stem harvest and repeat retail cycles. The cultivar combines exclusive flower form with exhibition-grade, high-centred buds for cut flower and specimen use, while its strong, upright framework and 3–5 cane bush training simplify shaping in 5–7 L pots and onward shifting into 40–50 L display containers where required. Moderately disease-resistant foliage and H7 winter hardiness enable dependable cropping and stocking across cooler nursery sites, while own-root longevity and regeneration help secure stable, homogeneous stands with low replacement in long-term cultivar collections. The vivid pink-and-white colour pattern retains character well in sun, and its strong, persistent fragrance supports high perceived value in exclusive finished product ranges, including thematic rose gardens and exhibition-focused retail assortments, while remaining compatible with logistics into cooler northern regions exposed to wind and winter stress.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail/reseller programmes	The combination of exhibition-type, high-centred buds and a strong, upright hybrid tea framework positions Candy Stripe well for premium 5–7 L containers as recommended. Bush-trained plants with 3–5 framework canes present quickly as exclusive finished product with clear flower quality and form, aligning with premium container routes aimed at retail and reseller channels seeking distinctive hybrid tea selections for thematic rose benches in garden centres and collection-focused outlets for the retail/reseller segment.
Cut flower and exhibition-stem production from own-root stock	Remontant flowering with a second abundant flush gives predictable stem supply from a relatively compact plant, supporting small to medium cut-flower and exhibition-stem programmes. Own-root propagation material provides long-term regeneration and stable varietal identity, reducing the need for frequent replanting in production beds. With a premium container route, growers can supply florist-grade or exhibition stems from stock initially raised for 5–7 L product, reinforcing the exclusive finished product positioning for retail/reseller buyers.
Solitary specimen production for thematic and show gardens	The upright habit, 80–110 cm height and distinctive pink-white striping support solitary specimen use in thematic rose gardens and curated collections. In 40–50 L containers, bush-trained plants develop a clear, architectural outline that reads well in public-realm or show settings. Own-root longevity and predictable structure help nurseries and integrators maintain homogeneous batches for institutional or private-label projects that demand a recognisable, exclusive finished look for retail/reseller markets.
Flower bed lines for collection and display plantings	Moderately dense, matt dark green foliage creates a stable backdrop for the striped blooms in flower bed schemes. Moderate maintenance requirements, with occasional pest and disease control and some manual deadheading, remain manageable at nursery and project scale. With planned production in 5–7 L premium containers, growers can stock coordinated series for dedicated rose beds in collections and show gardens, presenting Candy Stripe as a named feature cultivar for retail/reseller partners.
Thematic colour and pattern highlights in rose collections	The mid-pink base, irregular cream-white striping and very good colour retention make Candy Stripe a strong candidate where patterned petals are a key theme. The variety holds its pattern well as blooms open, supporting display value over the bench life in retail. When integrated into premium, named 5–7 L lines, it can anchor colour-themed or novelty hybrid tea ranges for nurseries building private-label or curated collections for discerning retail/reseller customers.
Pollinator-friendly feature plants within exhibition hybrid tea ranges	Despite its double, high-centred form, the cultivar offers open-centred blooms with accessible stamens, attracting pollinators and adding ecological interest to otherwise purely ornamental hybrid tea blocks. This can support added-value storytelling in exclusive finished product concepts. Own-root propagation underpins long-term planting in thematic and public gardens where pollinator support is specified, with 5–7 L containers forming a practical release size into schemes for the retail/reseller supply chain.
Cold-tolerant stock for northern nurseries and exposed sites	With H7 hardiness, USDA 6b and Swedish zone 3 performance, Candy Stripe suits colder nurseries and projects where winter and wind exposure are significant, offering secure overwintering of young stock and finished plants alike. Own-root architecture supports renewal after weather stress, and the moderate maintenance profile simplifies management. This fits UK nursery networks serving cooler northern districts where robust yet exclusive hybrid tea cultivars are required for retail/reseller distribution.
Long-term own-root collection blocks and mother-plant beds	As a sport of Pink Peace with verified authenticity and premium gold cultivar quality rating, Candy Stripe is well suited to long-term own-root mother-plant stands and collection beds. The development arc from root establishment through shoot build-up to full ornamental expression supports predictable scheduling for cutting production and premium container lines, while its distinctive striped flowers ensure that collection and show-garden plantings maintain a recognisable, exclusive finished identity attractive to retail/reseller buyers.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea feature pot – Bush-trained Candy Stripe in 5–7 L containers emphasising exhibition flower form and upright habit for premium bench presentation – target audience/channel: specialist garden centres and quality-focused resellers.
Cut-and-show dual-purpose stock line – Own-root 5–7 L plants selected for remontant, abundant second flush and strong fragrance, offering both retail appeal and on-site cut-stem potential – target audience/channel: nurseries supplying florists via reseller partners.
Striped-rose collection anchor – Candy Stripe positioned as the named striped hybrid tea within curated thematic collections, exploiting stable colour pattern and premium cultivar status – target audience/channel: private-label programme developers and collection-oriented retailers.
Pollinator-highlight exhibition rose – Premium container stock promoted for exhibition-quality blooms that also attract pollinators, combining form and ecological interest – target audience/channel: show-garden suppliers and public-realm contractors working via resellers.
Cold-hardy collector’s specimen in 40–50 L – Upsized own-root plants in 40–50 L containers for long-term solitary use in cooler or exposed gardens, relying on H7 hardiness and robust framework – target audience/channel: arboreta, rose collections and high-end retail projects.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose Candy Stripe, commercial type hybrid tea rose, ARS exhibition name Candy Stripe, no separate registered name reported; marketed as Candy Stripe Hybrid tea rose McCummings in professional trade.
Origin and breeding	Sport of Pink Peace bred by Edward McCummings in the United States in 1962, introduced and distributed initially by Conard-Pyle in 1963; breeding company data beyond this origin are not provided.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright hybrid tea growth, 80–110 cm high and 60–85 cm spread, with moderately dense, matt dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning is weak so most spent blooms need manual removal.
Flower morphology	Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, solitary on stems, high-centred with pointed buds characteristic of cut-rose types, remontant with a second abundant flush supporting repeated ornamental display and cutting.
Colour data and phenology	Mid-pink base irregularly streaked with cream-white; ARS code PB, RHS 62B and 155C; colour retention is very good, pattern lightens as blooms age, with contrast stronger in cooler conditions and softer in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma	Described as a strong, long-lasting scented rose, with precise fragrance character not provided; scent is clearly perceptible around the plant and can enhance perceived quality in cut and container use.
Hip characteristics	Produces abundant, spherical rose hips 8–12 mm in diameter, orange-red RHS 037A, with recognised ornamental value that can extend seasonal interest beyond the main flowering period where hips are allowed to form.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate overall disease resistance: resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate against rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, corresponding to USDA zone 6b and Swedish zone 3 conditions.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flower beds, cut flower and solitary specimen use, with moderate maintenance, including occasional pest, disease control and deadheading; supplied bush-trained with 3–5 framework canes for premium container routes in 5–7 L pots.

Candy Stripe offers remontant, exhibition-quality blooms, strong fragrance and reliable H7 hardiness on a stable own-root base that supports predictable, long-lived stands for premium programmes; please contact us to coordinate capacity and scheduling to suit your production.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: CANDY STRIPE – pink-white hybrid tea rose - McCummings

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:13.03.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1430] 21-437 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name 'Candy Stripe' refers to the pink-and-white striping of candy canes.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Candy Stripe

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Candy Stripe Hybrid tea rose McCummings

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Candy Stripe

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition hybrid tea

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Conard-Pyle (USA)

Introduction Year: 1963

Registration Year: 1963

Breeder: Edward McCummings

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: United States, 1962

Parentage: sport of 'Pink Peace'

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm)

Spread: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a matt surface and a dark green shade (RHS 137A).

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent blooms remain on the plant and require manual removal.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed bud (cut-rose type)

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: PB RHS code: 62B, 155C

Repeat Flowering: Remontant; its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink-white

Flower Colour Description: The base colour of the petals is mid‑pink, irregularly streaked with fine cream‑white stripes.

Closed Bud: Darker pink shade with pale white streaks at the tips.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals are vivid pink, with contrasting white streaks inside.

Full Bloom: The pink lightens slightly and the white stripes become more extensive and more pronounced.

Before Fading: The pink fades to a pale pink, and the white stripes become almost cream-coloured.

Colour Fading Description: As the bloom opens, the pink base tone fades to a pale pink, the white streaks broaden and become creamy; in strong sunlight the contrast is reduced, while cooler temperatures make the pattern more vivid.

Colour Retention Level: very good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Open flowers — especially simple or semi-double forms with easily accessible stamens — strongly attract bees.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its full yet open-centred blooms, with readily accessible stamens, particularly attract pollinators and it is therefore considered pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 037A)

Hip Comment: Abundantly produced, 8–12 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red (RHS 037A) rose hips with ornamental value.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat, but requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance level moderate; occasional pest and disease control required.

Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, solitary specimen

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

CANDY STRIPE – pink-white hybrid tea rose - McCummings

The base colour of the petals is mid‑pink, irregularly streaked with fine cream‑white stripes. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available

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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed bud (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 5b pink-white - Conard-Pyle (USA) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm) Height: 2.6-3.6ft (80-110 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Candy Stripe - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Edward McCummings

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As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

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