HERMIPPE – hybrid tea rose rooted cutting (TANitef)
HERMIPPE offers professional growers a premium hybrid tea cut-flower type on own roots, suited to nurseries building exclusive, high-specification ranges for retail and reseller channels. The upright structure, 75–105 cm height and 50–75 cm spread support predictable bush-trained formation with 3–5 strong framework canes, ideal for uniform 5–7 L containers in premium routes. Large, double, high-centred blooms with vivid golden-yellow and coral-red bicolour effects translate directly into exhibition-grade flower form, while medium, clearly noticeable peppery-spicy fragrance adds an additional value layer for exclusive finished stock. Moderate resistance, including resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, supports medium-maintenance programmes with only occasional intervention in professional nursery systems. With own-root material, stands remain stable and regenerative under production pressure, supporting long-term collection and show-garden plantings in demanding UK climates where cold, wind and exposure are frequent considerations. The remontant habit with abundant second flowering underpins reliable repeat flushes, and in typical development Year 1 focuses on root establishment, Year 2 on structural shoots, and Year 3 on full ornamental value for consistent premium release.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea feature bush – bush-trained, 3–5-cane plants with exhibition-style double blooms and strong bicolour impact, positioned as an exclusive container line for cut-flower oriented garden centres – retail / reseller
- Fragrance-highlighted hybrid tea selection – medium-strength peppery-spicy fragrance and remontant flowering presented in uniform 5–7 L pots as a curated scented range – specialist retailers / boutique resellers
- Show-garden collection pack – coordinated batches of own-root plants for thematic or collection plantings, built from premium silver-grade material to ensure identity and consistent form – public-realm suppliers / project nurseries
- Large 40–50 L specimen rose – up-sized, structurally finished bushes from own-root stock for high-impact entrance, terrace or display use where bicolour flowers and cut-rose form are central – high-end retail / design-led resellers
- Mother-stock starter line – NEONATAL rooted cuttings grown on into stable, upright bushes as a base for in-house cutting production to secure premium container supply – nursery networks / integrators
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose cultivar TANitef, marketed as Hermippe hybrid tea rose TANitef, also known in exhibition circles as Tantau’s Konfetti; classified within the hybrid tea commercial and garden group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Germany in 1991 by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau, registered in 1994 and introduced commercially after 1994; parentage information has not been provided by the breeder. |
| Awards and recognition |
Not provided; there is no documented data on competition results, collector recommendations or broader award history associated with this cultivar at present. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright habit reaching approximately 75–105 cm in height with 50–75 cm spread; moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; no specific data on self-cleaning behaviour. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, 26–39-petalled flowers of high-centred, pointed-bud form; solitary presentation typical of cut-rose types and remontant performance with a notably abundant second flowering phase. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Golden-yellow base with rose-red to coral edge, ARS DP, RHS 62C outer and 62D inner; as blooms open the yellow lightens to creamy and the red edge softens to coral-pink, giving a gentler overall appearance. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength fragrance with a clearly noticeable, delicately peppery, spicy character; double flowers limit direct pollinator access, so the cultivar is not considered strongly pollinator-attractive. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation is generally uncommon; when present, hips are spherical, approximately 10–15 mm diameter, with an orange-red colouration, offering only limited ornamental impact in typical nursery production. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate overall disease resistance with resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, but only moderate rust performance; reported hardiness around –21 to –18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Primarily suited for cut flowers and high-quality display; maintenance needs are medium with occasional plant protection; recommended as bush-trained with 3–5 strong canes for premium 5–7 L container production. |
HERMIPPE (TANitef) combines exhibition-grade bicolour blooms, reliable remontant performance and cold-tolerant, upright growth on own roots for long-lived, predictable stands; we would welcome discussing volumes, timing and integration into your premium ranges.