Pepitol

Hybrid tea rose

- – Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Uniform, brilliant scarlet flower with a clear, vivid red tone. - hybrid tea rose - no reliable data on scent intensity - scent description not available

– Vivid scarlet blooms with elegant high-centred form.
– Large, exhibition-style flowers for premium impact.
– Bushy, compact habit suits borders and containers.
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot and rust.
– Very hardy, tolerating down to –26 °C (H7).
– Special feature: Colour evolves from fiery red to refined brick–mahogany tones as the blooms mature.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

26,92 £

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Pepitol hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Pepitol sits well in premium hybrid tea programmes where remontant XL flowers with precise form and stable colour are essential for exclusive finished product lines; bush-trained NEONATAL material with 3–5 framework canes supports efficient 5–7 L premium-container production and later upgrade into 40–50 L feature pieces, while the own-root base gives dependable regeneration, long lifespan and homogeneous stands that help nurseries serving thematic and collection gardens plan capacity with fewer replacements, particularly valuable where colder UK sites demand reliable winter hardiness; its compact, bushy habit, glossy mid-green foliage and disease resistance streamline maintenance, and the natural development from strong roots in year one through canopy in year two to full ornamental expression in year three aligns well with structured nursery scheduling.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container crop for retail distribution	The bush-trained NEONATAL start with 3–5 strong canes establishes quickly into a compact, bushy framework that fills 5–7 L premium containers cleanly, matching the intended premium container product path and exclusive finished product positioning. Own-root structure supports predictable regrowth after pruning, aiding batch uniformity and scheduling for retail / reseller channels focused on flower quality and form. Retail / reseller
Colour-focused hybrid tea lines for thematic rose collections	The intense scarlet-to-brick red progression offers a distinct, homogeneous colour signature useful for curated colour blocks in thematic or collection gardens, while remontant flowering secures repeat ornamental value across the season. Using Pepitol as an own-root NEONATAL base in nursery propagation beds underpins consistently coloured hybrid tea series, supporting exclusive finished product ranges targeted at design-led retail partners and project-oriented resellers. Project-oriented resellers
Low-intervention ranges for maintenance-conscious projects	The variety’s low maintenance recommendation and strong resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust help reduce spray and inspection frequencies, useful for supply chains serving public or institutional schemes where labour is constrained. Integrated into premium container lines built on own-root NEONATAL material, this resilience underpins reliable stock for exclusive but robust ranges offered through retail and professional reseller networks. Public-realm suppliers
Cold-tolerant backbone for national hybrid tea assortments	With hardiness down to -26–-23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b), Pepitol can act as a reliable component in ranges distributed into cooler or more exposed regions, supporting nationwide assortments with fewer winter losses. Combined with the exclusive finished product positioning and own-root longevity, this allows nurseries to plan medium-term capacity and reduce replacement risk in premium container lines sold via retail and reseller partners. The cultivar remains dependable even for sites facing persistent cold and wind across northern production and planting zones. Nationwide nursery networks
Feature plants in 40–50 L and larger containers	The bushy habit, XL high-centred blooms and glossy foliage scale well when shifted from the initial 5–7 L premium path into 40–50 L and larger containers as statement plants for show gardens and feature positions. Own-root structure supports long-term regeneration in these larger volumes, keeping exclusive finished product pieces marketable over multiple seasons and giving resellers and nurseries a longer sales window on high-value units. Garden-centre premium lines
Cut-flower style hybrid tea offerings in retail ranges	The solitary, high-centred, pointed-budded flowers mirror traditional cut-rose morphology, giving retailers a recognisable hybrid tea aesthetic at point of sale. Producing Pepitol on an own-root NEONATAL base in 5–7 L premium containers supports consistent stem and bud presentation, aligning with an exclusive finished product promise that emphasises flower quality and classical form for discerning retail / reseller segments. Specialist rose retailers
Collection and cultivar-maintenance blocks in nursery beds	The stable own-root identity and long-term regenerative capacity support cultivar maintenance plantings, ensuring Pepitol remains available as a reference or collection cultivar. Its bushy structure and disease resistance simplify management of these beds, while the premium container route keeps a clear pathway from mother blocks to retail-ready stock within exclusive finished product assortments aimed at collectors and rose-focused resellers. Collection-focused nurseries
Show-garden and display-stock production for exhibitions	The XL, vivid scarlet blooms with refined hybrid tea form give strong visual impact for show and display purposes, while remontant flowering supports repeated use across an event calendar. By building this material from own-root NEONATAL plants on the premium container path, nurseries can hold and refresh exclusive display stock that demonstrates both flower quality and structural reliability to retail / reseller audiences. Exhibition and display partners

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea feature – Own-root, bush-trained Pepitol finished in 5–7 L premium containers, highlighting XL high-centred blooms and scarlet colour for exclusive finished product benches – retail / reseller.
40–50 L statement container rose – Step-up of selected 5–7 L plants into 40–50 L tubs to capitalise on bushy habit, glossy foliage and repeat flowering for feature displays in thematic rose gardens – garden-centre premium ranges.
Cold-hardy hybrid tea collection line – Curated assortment anchored by Pepitol’s H7 hardiness and disease resistance, produced on own roots for reliable overwintering and low intervention – nationwide retail networks.
Cut-rose style patio hybrid tea – Compact, bushy plants with solitary, high-centred flowers presented as patio-feature hybrid teas in premium containers, focusing on form and colour stability – specialist rose retailers.
Nursery reference and collector’s SKU – Limited-run, clearly labelled Pepitol units from own-root maintenance blocks, offering consistent morphology and colour as part of a collection-focused exclusive series – collection and show-garden suppliers.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Pepitol is a hybrid tea rose marketed as Pepitol Hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA®; formal registration data and ARS exhibition name are not provided, and no former or synonymous names are listed.
Origin and breeding	Discovered by pharmaROSA® in France in 2017 and distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary); parentage, introduction year and registration year are not provided in the available data.
Growth and structural characteristics	Compact bushy habit reaching about 75–95 cm height and 85–105 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning performance is not documented.
Flower morphology	Strongly double, solitary XL flowers (approx. 3.5 inch and above) with 26–39 petals, high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea form and remontant flowering with an abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology	Uniform vivid scarlet red when newly open, shifting through fiery red to softened brick–mahogany tones toward the end of flowering; colour retention is moderate and no formal ARS or RHS colour codes are given.
Fragrance and aroma	No reliable data are available on fragrance character or intensity, and there are no specific references supporting use for perfumery, soap, cosmetic or other scent-focused applications.
Hip characteristics	Hip set is generally poor due to the double flower form, though occasional hips 10–16 mm in diameter may appear; detailed information on hip shape and colour has not been provided.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated hardy to -26–-23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b) with described resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; no specific data on heat or drought performance are available.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended as a low-maintenance, hardy variety needing little intervention, supplied as bush-trained own-root material with 3–5 strong framework canes, primarily for premium container production in 5–7 L pots.

Pepitol Hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA® combines cold hardiness, strong disease resistance and compact, bushy habit with own-root predictability and regeneration, making it a dependable choice for exclusive premium container lines; please contact us to align capacities and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: PEPITOL – red tea-hybrid rose - pharmaROSA®

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:06.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [876] 21-187 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: Unknown

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Pepitol

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Pepitol Hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA®

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: unknown

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary)

Introduction Year: Information not available

Registration Year: no data available

Breeder: Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Breeding Company / Institution: PharmaRosa®

Breeding Year: France, 2017

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.5-3.1ft (75-95 cm)

Spread: 2.8-3.4ft (85-105 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety bears moderately dense foliage; the leaves have a glossy surface and a mid-green colour.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)

Flower Size: XL (3,5 in -)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: no data RHS code: no data

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red

Flower Colour Description: Uniform, brilliant scarlet flower with a clear, vivid red tone.

Closed Bud: Rich scarlet–carmine red, with a velvety sheen, slightly darkening towards the tips.

Newly Opened Flower: Uniform, vivid scarlet red, with a slight warm orange-pinkish glow at the bases of the petals.

Full Bloom: Intense, homogeneous fiery-red appearance, with deeper burgundy tones in the folds and a gently lightening outer edge.

Before Fading: The red softens and leans towards a brick–mahogany shade.

Colour Fading Description: During opening the vivid fire‑red hue at the margins lightens slightly, and by the end of flowering it softens and shifts to a brick–mahogany tone.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: no reliable data on scent intensity

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Its strongly double (many‑petalled) flower form and reduced stamen accessibility make it less attractive to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not explicitly state that they are pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-16 mm

Hip Shape: -

Hip Colour: -

Hip Comment: Rose-hip formation is expected to be poor due to the double flowers; occasionally hips 10–16 mm in diameter may appear.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; a hardy variety that generally requires little intervention.

Primary Uses: no data

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

PEPITOL – red tea-hybrid rose - pharmaROSA®

Uniform, brilliant scarlet flower with a clear, vivid red tone. - hybrid tea rose - no reliable data on scent intensity - scent description not available

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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.5-3.1ft (75-95 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 6b red - PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) - Height: 2.5-3.1ft (75-95 cm) Height: 2.5-3.1ft (75-95 cm) - Flower fullness: double flowered Pepitol - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - standard Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)