King David – TANmarsa hybrid tea rose propagation material
Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL cuttings of King David (TANmarsa) give nurseries a stable, exclusive propagation base for high-value hybrid tea production, with uniform tray-grown plants that integrate smoothly into container workflows and support collection projects in thematic rose gardens. The cultivar’s flower quality, XL high-centred solitary blooms and dense foliage structure suit a premium 5–7 L container route, while own-root longevity underpins long-term bed or show-garden use and predictable future lifting for cut-flower production. In UK nursery networks serving both retail resellers and institutional schemes, its good heat tolerance performs reliably even in warmer southern sites, complementing locations where winter hardiness and wind exposure are also critical. From Year 1 root consolidation through Year 2 framework establishment to full ornamental expression by Year 3, King David supports planned, low-replacement stock building and wholesale scheduling for integrators seeking distinctive orange hybrid tea ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea feature plant – Finished as a bush-trained King David with 3–5 strong canes and XL solitary blooms, targeting the premium container route and exclusive flower-quality positioning – target audience/channel: specialist retail / reseller benches.
- Cut-flower trial and exhibition line – Own-root container-grown plants moved into beds for stem harvesting, using repeat flowering and pointed-budded form to support exhibition and small-scale cut-flower programmes – target audience/channel: specialist cut-rose growers and show exhibitors.
- Thematic orange collection centrepiece – Deployed as a key cultivar in orange-themed rose collections, leveraging strong colour transitions and premium gold quality to anchor curated ranges – target audience/channel: public show gardens and thematic collection managers.
- Hospitality flower-bed specification unit – Supplied in 5–7 L pots as ready-to-plant units for hotels and high-visibility sites, combining compact, upright habit with exclusive finished-product appeal – target audience/channel: landscape contractors and institutional buyers.
- Private-label own-root hybrid tea SKU – NEONATAL rooted cuttings scaled into uniform premium containers, supporting brand-specific labelling built around flower form and exclusive positioning – target audience/channel: integrator systems and multi-site nursery chains.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose TANmarsa marketed as King David hybrid tea rose, also known in exhibition circles as Ashram; registered as a hybrid tea within the commercial Hybrid tea rose group for cut and garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Germany by Hans Jürgen Evers for Rosen Tantau, with parentage not provided; introduced and registered in 1998 by Rosen Tantau, positioning it as a modern hybrid tea suited to premium markets. |
| Awards and recognition |
Not provided; cultivar is positioned primarily through premium gold internal quality rating and its suitability as an exclusive finished product for retail and exhibition cut-flower categories. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea reaching about 60–80 cm in height with 50–70 cm spread, carrying dense, medium-dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny canes and weak self-cleaning, so spent blooms usually require manual removal. |
| Flower morphology |
XL solitary, high-centred, pointed-budded flowers of semi-double fullness with 17–25 petals; classic cut-rose style blooms on upright stems, repeating well with an abundant second flowering flush under professional culture. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich orange with copper tinge; ARS OB, RHS 28A outer and 28C inner; buds deep brown-coppery orange, opening to vibrant copper-orange then soft peach-orange with rosy hint; colour lightens moderately, retaining warm tones before fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light, pleasantly fruity fragrance with subtly scented blooms; aroma is sufficient to complement premium positioning without being overpowering, supporting use in close-view beds and cut-flower or exhibition contexts. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally sparse; where formed, hips are small ellipsoidal structures about 8–12 mm in diameter, taking on an orange-red colour that adds limited but attractive seasonal interest after flowering. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance is medium for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring routine professional protection; tolerates heat well with adequate irrigation. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, cut-flower use, specimen planting and containers; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; supply as bush-trained plants with 3–5 framework canes, ideal for premium 5–7 L container production. |
King David TANmarsa offers premium flower quality, repeat flowering and reliable heat-tolerant performance on long-lived own-root plants, providing predictable, low-replacement stands that justify a closer look at capacities, timing and contract options.
