FRAGRANT LOVE® – raspberry-red hybrid tea rose – rooted cutting for professional production
Fragrant own-root NEONATAL material of FRAGRANT LOVE® provides a premium hybrid tea base for UK nurseries targeting exclusive 5–7 L container lines and high-calibre cut-flower or specimen production. Its upright, well-branched habit and dense, dark green foliage support homogeneous premium-bush training, while remontant, large, double flowers with colour-stable raspberry-red petals and very strong, long-lasting scent fit exhibition-tea expectations in retail and reseller channels. Good disease resistance, H7 hardiness and reliable tolerance of heat with only moderate drought support predictable output under varied UK nursery conditions, including cooler, exposed northern sites where winter and wind resilience is essential for scheduling. Own-root structure underpins long-term renewal capacity and reduced replacement rates in propagation beds, aligning with nursery systems that build sustainable stock for thematic and collection gardens. Planned as 3–6‑month tray-rooted cuttings, this cultivar integrates smoothly into premium container workflows and can scale into larger 40–50 L presentation specimens in later cycles, following the natural development from root establishment in year one, structural framework in year two and full ornamental expression from year three onwards, supporting stable, long-horizon production planning.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L flowering bush – Own-root FRAGRANT LOVE® finished as a well-branched, 3–5 cane premium 5–7 L container, highlighting stable raspberry-red colour and fragrance for exclusive garden-centre tables – target audience/channel: branded retail / reseller ranges.
- 40–50 L statement specimen – Selected plants stepped into 40–50 L tubs to exploit upright habit, dense foliage and strong scent as focal accents in thematic rose gardens – target audience/channel: public-realm suppliers and specialist nurseries.
- Exhibition-style cut-flower bush line – Bed-grown bushes from NEONATAL material managed for long, straight stems and solitary blooms for niche cut-flower and exhibition use – target audience/channel: florist-oriented growers and show specialists.
- Collection-grade reference stock – Authenticated own-root plants maintained in nursery collection blocks to underpin long-term propagation of premium gold-rated material – target audience/channel: nurseries curating cultivar collections and gene-bank style holdings.
- Low-maintenance display bed units – Groups of uniform plants prepared for quick installation into nursery or show display beds, leveraging disease resistance and remontant flowering – target audience/channel: trade-fair exhibits and in-yard sales displays.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, commercial type hybrid tea; registered as SELbar 0114, marketed as FRAGRANT LOVE® / Fragrant Love, exhibition tea hybrid; former name not provided; meaning of name: fragrant love. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Vittorio Barni, Rose Barni Nursery, Pistoia, Italy; breeding year 1979, parentage unknown; introduced by Rose Barni in 1982; registration year data not available. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright habit, 85–115 cm height and 55–85 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny; spent flowers generally remain on the plant and require manual cleaning due to weak self-cleaning. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, solitary flowers, 26–30 petals, cup-shaped with pronounced medium height; remontant with abundant second flush; suitable for exhibition-style hybrid tea and cut-flower uses. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Velvety raspberry-red, ARS MR; RHS 53B outer, 53A inner; rich mid-red with pink-edged tones, very good colour retention; slight lightening in strong sun, deeper red in cooler weather. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, long-lasting fragrance; specific scent character not provided; double flowers offer high ornamental and sensory impact, though only partial value for pollinators due to reduced access to stamens. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical red hips, 12–16 mm diameter; ornamental value modest but provides some seasonal interest; hip colour and size broadly consistent where fruit set is allowed to develop. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good tolerance of heat with watering during moderate drought; disease resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C; RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, cut-flower use and specimen planting; low maintenance with limited intervention needs; supplied for bush training with 3–5 strong framework canes; premium container route, ideal 5–7 L target pot. |
FRAGRANT LOVE® combines strong fragrance, colour-stable raspberry-red blooms and reliable disease resistance in an own-root form that supports predictable, long-lived production stands; we would be pleased to discuss volumes, timing and integration into your crop plan.
