Gruss an Teplitz – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root propagation material
Historic own-root NEONATAL material of Gruss an Teplitz offers a stable propagation base for nurseries aiming at premium container and specialty routes, with bush-trained plants on discreet support developing into bushy, upright, medium-tall shrubs suited to flower-bed, specimen and park use. The strong, long-lasting, rich, spicy fragrance and deep crimson historic China character support retail collector and specialty channels where documented cultivar authenticity and Old Garden value matter. Disease resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, together with good heat and moderate drought tolerance, helps maintain predictable quality in nursery networks even under demanding weather, for example in exposed northern and inland locations with persistent winter winds and fluctuating humidity. Own-root production underpins long-term stability, with renewable growth and reduced replacement risk when building thematic or historic rose collections for public-realm or institutional projects. Tray-rooted, 3–6‑month NEONATAL cuttings integrate efficiently into UK nursery workflows, moving from root establishment in Year 1 to structural framework in Year 2 and full ornamental value from Year 3 onwards, giving reliable planning horizons for wholesale partners and integrator systems focused on collections and show gardens.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L Historic China Feature Bush – bush-trained own-root plants with discreet support, finished as premium 5–7 L containers highlighting historic China character and fragrance – retail/collector channels.
- Fragrant Heritage Showcase Line – selection-grade containers emphasising strong, spicy fragrance and repeat flowering, scheduled as a specialty release for themed fragrance benches – specialist retailers.
- Historic Park and Bed Range – nursery-finished bushes for flower-bed and park schemes, using NEONATAL stock for consistent structure and colour, optionally shifted into 40–50 L project containers – public-realm suppliers.
- Collector’s Awarded Classic – premium 5–7 L SKU flagged with Old Rose Hall of Fame recognition, targeting curated historic assortments with documented authenticity – retail/collector customers.
- Cut-and-Display Garden Line – clustered, medium double blooms in crimson-red tones positioned as a dual-purpose garden and niche cut-flower item within premium historic ranges – specialty wholesale.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Gruss an Teplitz is a historic China rose (Historical rose group) with the registered cultivar and trade name Gruss an Teplitz, classified for exhibition as an Old Garden China rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Rudolf Geschwind in Hungary and introduced in 1897 by Peter Lambert, with complex hybrid China and Hybrid Tea ancestry; it remains an unregistered yet well-documented historic cultivar. |
| Awards and recognition |
Included in the World Federation of Rose Societies Old Rose Hall of Fame since 2000 and holding an ARS rating of 8.0, underscoring its long-term horticultural and collector significance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright shrubs reach about 120–170 cm high with a 75–110 cm spread, moderately dense, slightly glossy medium-green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a balanced, medium-sized garden bush. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals form clusters of 3–7 flowers per stem, repeating well through the season with abundant second flush and moderate self-cleaning of spent blooms. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Crimson-red flowers with carmine tint show darker inner petals; colour moderates slightly in strong sun and heat, remaining deeper in cooler periods, from dark ruby buds to velvety burgundy before full opening. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting fragrance with a rich, spicy character, giving pronounced scent value in garden, container and cut use; double blooms limit pollinator access, so it functions primarily as an ornamental rose. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally slight; where produced, hips are spherical, bright red (RHS 46A) and around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding modest late-season ornamental interest without dominating the plant’s appearance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with good heat tolerance, moderate drought endurance under irrigation and resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, rust being moderate. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, specimen and park use and niche cut flowers; best as bush-trained plants with discreet support, medium maintenance and occasional protection, ideal for premium container and specialty routes. |
Gruss an Teplitz as pharmaROSA NEONATAL own-root material combines historic character, strong fragrance and recognised award value with long-lived, regenerating stands that support predictable premium production; we welcome a discussion on volumes and scheduling.
