Ljuba Rizzoli® – dark red hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Premium own‑root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Ljuba Rizzoli® offers a reliably upright hybrid tea framework for nurseries targeting exclusive container production and retail‑reseller channels. Bush‑trained with 3–5 strong canes, these 3–6‑month‑old tray‑rooted cuttings integrate cleanly into propagation beds and 5–7 L container lines, where strong repeat‑flowering and large, double, cup‑shaped blooms support consistent display standards for cut‑flower style hybrid teas. Own‑root longevity enables predictable renewal and low replacement in thematic rose gardens and collection projects, while professional partners benefit from homogeneous stands under varied UK conditions, including demanding northern winters and exposed sites with good winter and wind tolerant performance. The dense, dark green foliage, premium gold cultivar rating and deep maroon‑red colour stability all underpin a premium finished‑product route, with year 1 focused on root establishment, year 2 on building framework shoots and year 3 delivering full ornamental value in aligned wholesale supply programmes.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea line – Focus on large, double, dark red blooms and upright, 3–5 cane framework in 5–7 L containers, positioned as an exclusive hybrid tea feature for retail and reseller benches – target audience/channel: premium retail / reseller ranges.
- Fragrance collection hybrid tea series – Group Ljuba Rizzoli® with other strongly scented cultivars in a branded 5–7 L fragrance block, highlighting strong rosy-raspberry scent and low maintenance for easy consumer success – target audience/channel: fragrance-focused garden centre assortments.
- Cold-hardy hybrid tea project line – Use own-root NEONATAL material to build a hardy, reliable stock for northern and exposed projects, supplying 5–7 L premium containers emphasising H7/USDA 6b suitability – target audience/channel: municipal and institutional project suppliers.
- Thematic collection “Velvet Reds” range – Integrate this velvety maroon-red hybrid tea into curated 5–7 L colour collections, leveraging colour stability and repeat flowering for show gardens and dedicated rose displays – target audience/channel: thematic and show-garden specialists.
- Feature fragrance pot for entrance and patio – Produce single, upright, strongly scented hybrid tea plants in 5–7 L premium containers as statement features, combining flower quality with strong fragrance and low intervention needs – target audience/channel: independent garden centres seeking exclusive focal SKUs.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose cultivar Ljuba Rizzoli®, registered 1980; commercial type and group hybrid tea rose, ARS exhibition name Ljuba Rizzoli, name used as current trade designation in premium lines. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Simón Dot in Spain, breeding year 1980; introduced the same year by Rose Barni in Italy, with parentage unknown and subsequent use as an exhibition-style hybrid tea cultivar. |
| Awards and recognition |
Not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush form, 110–150 cm high and 85–115 cm spread with dense, dark green matte foliage and densely thorned shoots, providing a robust framework for container and garden use. |
| Flower morphology |
Large cup-shaped blooms, double-flowered with 26–39 petals; solitary inflorescences on stems, repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush, suitable for cut-flower style presentation and exhibition use. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety maroon-red flowers, ARS code dr, RHS 187A outer and 187B inner; colour remains largely stable, with slight lightening on outer petal edges shortly before fading, maintaining a uniform deep red at full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, full-scented rose fragrance with deep, velvety rosy character and subtle raspberry notes; double flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators due to reduced stamen accessibility compared with single-flowered cultivars. |
| Hip characteristics |
Moderately abundant ellipsoidal red hips, approximately 13–17 mm diameter, offering modest ornamental autumn interest and some wildlife value in collection and landscape plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Classified resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b, enabling use in colder and exposed sites. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended as a low maintenance cultivar with good disease resistance and little intervention need, supplied bush-trained with 3–5 framework canes for premium 5–7 L container production; primary uses otherwise not provided. |
Ljuba Rizzoli® combines strong disease resistance, repeat-flowering, colour-stable dark red blooms and own-root longevity to support predictable, regenerative, premium hybrid tea production; please contact us to discuss capacity, timing and integration into your programme.
