Chocolate Rose™ hybrid tea rose – Julia's Rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Exclusive own‑root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Chocolate Rose™ offers a distinctive colour signature for premium container programmes, with tray‑grown cuttings supporting reliable production into 5–7 L pots and beyond; the cultivar’s remontant blooming habit, mild fragrance and exhibition‑grade flower quality underpin cut‑flower and display‑oriented ranges where consistent form matters, while its resistant foliage and H7 hardiness contribute to stable stands in UK nursery systems exposed to winter and wind; its low‑intervention maintenance profile and own‑root longevity align well with long‑term collection and show‑garden planting, typically reaching root establishment in year one, structural canopy in year two and full ornamental value from year three.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Own-root bush-trained plants with 3–5 canes, finished in 5–7 L containers, emphasising exclusive flower form and colour for retail/reseller benches – target: specialist rose retailers and independent garden centres
- Coffee-toned cut-flower line – Structured container-grown stock selected for stem length and bloom quality, leveraging remontant flowering and disease resistance for niche cut-flower and exhibition trays – target: cut-flower wholesalers and show exhibitors
- Collection garden feature series – NEONATAL material grown on into uniform bushes for thematic and show gardens, highlighting colour novelty and own-root longevity within curated cultivar collections – target: public gardens, estates and collection-focused nurseries
- Low-intervention border accent – Premium containers supplied as ready-to-plant border units, combining disease resistance with compact, upright growth to simplify maintenance in high-visibility schemes – target: landscape contractors and public-realm suppliers
- 40–50 L specimen container rose – Large-pot specimens showcasing exhibition-quality blooms and distinctive coffee-brown tones, capitalising on own-root resilience for multi-season merchandising – target: destination garden centres and landscape show sites
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid Tea group, commercial type hybrid tea rose; registered as Julia's Rose, marketed as Chocolate Rose™ Hybrid tea rose Julia's Rose; ARS exhibition name Julia’s Rose; exhibition category cut flower, exhibition tea hybrid. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by William E. Tysterman in the United Kingdom from ‘Blue Moon’ × ‘Dr. A.J. Verhage’; introduced and registered in 1976 by Wisbech Plant Co. Ltd., serving as initial distributor for this hybrid tea cultivar. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with Baden‑Baden Gold Medal in 1983, Montreal/CRS Best Flowering Award in 1993 and Rosexpo Montreal Best Cycle of Bloom in 1999, underlining its sustained exhibition and performance value. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea shrub reaching around 70–95 cm in height with 50–70 cm spread; moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage with a reddish tint; moderately thorny shoots and poor self-cleaning, so manual deadheading is typically required. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double hybrid tea blooms with approximately 13–25 petals, large flower size around 2.75–3.95 inches, cup-shaped solitary flowers on stems; remontant habit with a generous second flowering flush suitable for repeated ornamental display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Light coffee-brown overall with delicate copper and rosy hues; ARS colour code r, RHS 165A outer, 164D inner; buds open parchment-like beige‑coffee, deepen to tawny beige-brown, then in heat fade towards parchment tones while retaining ornamental interest. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, subtly scented rose fragrance with a soft, discreet character; fragrance does not dominate but supports premium cut-flower and container use where visual impact is primary; scent strength is moderate enough for mixed plantings and display contexts. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip set is generally slight due to semi-double flowers and routine pinching; where present, hips are ovoid, about 10–14 mm in diameter, ripening from green to red, with limited ornamental or commercial significance in typical production. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardiness approximately –23 to –21 °C (USDA 6a, Swedish zone 3, RHS H7); moderate heat and drought tolerance, needing regular watering in prolonged dry periods for optimal performance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, borders, cut-flower use and containers; best routed via premium container production, with bush-trained plants on 3–5 strong canes; maintenance requirement is low, with good disease resistance and generally little intervention needed. |
Chocolate Rose™ Hybrid tea rose Julia's Rose combines exclusive coffee-toned exhibition blooms, strong disease resistance and own-root longevity into predictable, regenerating stands; please contact us to explore scheduling, capacity and long-term supply options.
