COSMOPOLITAN™ – pink hybrid tea rose – SIMgrid
Exhibition level flower form, premium cut quality and fragrance make Cosmopolitan™ (SIMgrid) a precise choice for own-root nursery production where exclusive hybrid tea character is required in a reliable propagation format. Its upright, compact bush structure with 3–5 strong canes supports consistent shaping in 5–7 L premium containers, while remontant, solitary large blooms in refined porcelain pink suit high-end retail and reseller assortments. High disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust underpins predictable scheduling and low intervention in nursery beds and container systems, helping to maintain homogeneous, premium-gold quality stands. On own roots, plants offer renewable growth and long-term stability for cultivar collections and thematic rose gardens across the UK, including sites where winter and wind tolerance are expected as part of dependable, professional supply. With a clear route from year-one root establishment through year-two structural build to year-three full ornamental value, Cosmopolitan™ integrates smoothly into premium-container production targeting exclusive finished product positioning. The breeder is unknown, maintenance requirement is low and overall hardy performance supports sustained wholesale capacity.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Upright, compact bushes in 5–7 L containers, trained on 3–5 canes, showcasing high-centred, solitary blooms and strong fragrance as an exclusive finished product – retail/reseller premium rose tables.
- Fragrance-highlight border specimen – Single-plant 5–7 L units positioned as scented focal points, using hardy, low-maintenance performance and long-lasting fragrance to reduce aftercare claims – independent garden centres and specialist rose retailers.
- Cut-flower style patio rose – Premium containers emphasising tall, straight stems and exhibition flower form for light cutting from patios and small gardens, supported by remontant flowering – lifestyle-oriented retail channels.
- Collection-grade own-root hybrid tea – Authentically verified own-root plants for thematic and show-garden collections, leveraging stable identity, hardy growth and disease resistance – public gardens, rose collections and public-realm suppliers.
- Exclusive pink hybrid tea line – A colour-focused SKU built around the porcelain-to-powdery pink progression and premium-gold quality rating, aligning with branded exclusive ranges – high-end garden centres and curated reseller programmes.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, commercial type hybrid tea, registered as SIMgrid; traded as Cosmopolitan™ Hybrid tea rose SIMgrid, with premium-gold internal quality rating and verified cultivar authenticity as of 30.04.2025. |
| Origin and breeding |
Parentage recorded as ‘Lady Lorna’ × unknown seedling, bred by Nola Mary Simpson with registration dated 2009; first introduced to the UK market by Style Roses in 2016, breeder institution not provided. |
| Awards and recognition |
not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush habit reaching 85–115 cm high with 50–70 cm spread, moderately dense, dark green slightly glossy foliage and moderate thorniness; designed for bush training on 3–5 strong structural canes. |
| Flower morphology |
Large L-sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals, solitary on stems; high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea form suitable for exhibition-type use, with remontant behaviour giving a generous second flush of blooms. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate pastel pink base with brighter pink petal edges; ARS code LP, RHS 65C outer and 62B inner; colour moderates to porcelain pink at full bloom then to powdery pink before fading, with moderate colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting sweet, fruity fragrance characteristic; dense double blooms partially conceal stamens, making it primarily ornamental, with limited pollinator value due to reduced access for insects. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional formation of small, ovoid, egg-shaped red hips, typically 8–12 mm in diameter; hips are not a dominant ornamental feature and generally secondary to the repeat-flowering display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness to -21 to -18 °C, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b; described as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; medium heat and drought tolerance, requiring regular watering in prolonged dry periods. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for borders, cut-flower use and as a specimen plant; low maintenance, hardy variety with bush-trained release form on 3–5 canes, ideal for premium container production in 5–7 L pots as an exclusive finished product. |
COSMOPOLITAN™ – pink tea-hybrid rose - Simpson offers compact, upright growth, strong fragrance and high disease resistance in an own-root format that supports predictable, long-lived stands; please contact us to align on propagation capacity and delivery scheduling.
