Mullard Jubilee™

Hybrid tea rose

- – Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

Vivid, saturated deep pink shade that leans slightly towards purple in cool light. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classic damask rose, spicy character

– Award-winning Hybrid Tea for show gardens
– XL blooms with classic high-centred form
– Uniform, vivid deep pink colour, good retention
– Strong, long-lasting damask fragrance
– Hardy to RHS H7, reliable garden performer
– Special feature: Multiple international gold medals, plus 'Most Fragrant Rose' at Le Roeulx.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

27,05 £

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MULLARD JUBILEE™ – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting for premium hybrid tea production

The Mullard Jubilee™ pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting provides a professional own-root base for premium hybrid tea production where strong, high-centred exhibition blooms are central to the range. As a bush-trained, 3–6‑month‑old own-root cutting with 3–5 framework canes, it is suited to a premium container route in 5–7 L pots, giving nurseries a predictable structure for onward training as a cut-flower type and specimen plant. Its rich, saturated pink colour, XL solitary flower size and classic damask, spicy fragrance support “exclusive finished product” positioning with flower quality and form as the key promise. On own roots, stands can be renewed over time with stable flowering performance and long lifespan, a practical fit for UK nursery networks serving dedicated rose collections and thematic gardens where continuity of cultivar identity matters, even under cooler, wind-exposed northern conditions with reliable winter hardiness. Year by year, roots establish first, strong structural shoots follow, and by the third season the ornamental value fully matures, supporting dependable scheduling, homogeneous batches and low replacement in wholesale supply.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container for retail “exclusive hybrid tea” segment	The XL, high-centred solitary blooms with generous repeat and strong, classic damask fragrance provide clear premium value in the recommended 5–7 L premium container route. Bush-trained NEONATAL material with 3–5 framework canes makes it straightforward to finish as a specimen plant with defined shape for “exclusive finished product” retail and reseller ranges, especially where flower form is the primary selling point for discerning hybrid tea buyers in garden centres and specialist outlets.Retail / reseller
Cut-flower and exhibition hybrid tea production blocks	The combination of exhibition-type, pointed buds, solitary stems and generous remontant second flowering allows efficient stem selection for cut and show use from professionally laid-out nursery blocks. Own-root NEONATAL cuttings provide a uniform structural base that withstands repeated cutting, while the recommended premium container pipeline can be adapted to field or bed systems for exhibition hybrid tea production with a clear exclusive positioning on flower quality and form.Exhibition / specialist cut-flower growers
Specimen plants for thematic and commemorative rose gardens	Upright, bushy growth with dense, dark green, glossy foliage supports visually strong specimen planting in thematic collections where individual hybrid teas are shown clearly. Professionally bush-trained NEONATAL material in 5–7 L premium containers simplifies establishment in public and institutional rose gardens that emphasise exclusive, named cultivars with distinctive flower form and strong fragrance as collection highlights.Public-realm and institutional projects
Collection and gene-bank style maintenance plantings	The verified authenticity and stable own-root form make this cultivar suitable for long-term collection beds or gene-bank style stands, where maintaining the precise Mullard Jubilee™ identity is critical. With medium maintenance needs and occasional pest and disease control, nurseries can manage structurally stable planting lines that continue to regenerate from the base, supporting ongoing cutting, evaluation and replacement for exclusive hybrid tea assortments focused on flower quality and form.Collection and conservation plantings
Cooler-climate nursery production for northern UK distribution	With H7 winter hardiness (down to about -26 °C) and better performance in cooler conditions than in prolonged heat, this hybrid tea fits northern nursery production aiming at reliable overwintering and robust spring flush. Own-root NEONATAL plants offer predictable regrowth after seasonal stress, so nurseries in Scottish and northern English regions can supply exclusive finished plants with consistent flower quality to retail partners in climates where strong cool-season colour and form are valued.Regional nursery networks
Fragrance-led retail concepts and specialty promotions	The strong, long-lasting, classic damask fragrance with spicy character allows growers to anchor fragrance-themed promotion tables and seasonal displays. In the premium container path, well-finished bushes carrying XL, scented blooms support clear in-store storytelling around exclusive hybrid teas selected primarily for flower quality and form, adding sensory value that differentiates specialist ranges from mass-market rose offers and supports higher unit pricing.Fragrance-focused retail concepts
Show garden and trial bed installations	The combination of vivid deep pink colour with good colour retention and a stable, upright habit works well in show beds, trials and display gardens requiring visually coherent lines of a single cultivar. Starting from uniform, tray-rooted own-root cuttings simplifies planning multi-year displays: the first year focuses on root establishment, the second on framework shoots, and by the third year full ornamental performance reliably underpins exclusive, flower-quality-led presentations.Show gardens and trial grounds
Hybrid tea ranges with documented trial recognition	Historic awards from leading rose trials provide a documented performance reference that can be leveraged in premium hybrid tea assortments. Professional growers can use this evidence, combined with the premium container recommendation and exclusive finished product positioning, to justify range inclusion and support trade marketing where proven flower quality, fragrance and form remain core selection criteria for retailers and collectors, including in cooler, wind-exposed northern markets.Specialist rose retailers and collectors

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea container – finished from bush-trained NEONATAL plants into 5–7 L premium pots, highlighting XL high-centred blooms and strong fragrance for an exclusive finished-product bench – target audience/channel: Retail / reseller
Fragrance-featured commemorative specimen – individual, well-structured bushes positioned as named, award-holding fragrant specimens in thematic gardens, built on own-root longevity and upright, bushy habit – target audience/channel: Public-realm and institutional projects
Collector’s hybrid tea line – small-batch, authenticity-verified plants in premium containers, promoted on historic trial recognition, vivid colour and exhibition form for collectors and specialist rose customers – target audience/channel: Specialist rose retailers and collectors
Show-garden display stock – uniform batches from NEONATAL propagation for repeated use in show gardens and trial beds, using strong colour retention and dense foliage to maintain visual impact over the season – target audience/channel: Show gardens and trial grounds
Cool-climate premium border rose – 5–7 L own-root plants for high-end borders in cooler regions, relying on winter hardiness, remontant flowering and strong flower form as an exclusive hybrid tea accent – target audience/channel: Regional nursery networks and landscape suppliers

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as Mullard Jubilee with current trade name Mullard Jubilee™; ARS approved exhibition name Electron; commemorates the Mullard Electronics Company’s 50th anniversary.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV (Samuel McGredy & Son Nurseries, Portadown, Northern Ireland) from ‘Paddy McGredy’ × ‘Prima Ballerina’; registered in 1972 and introduced after 1972 via Howard Rose Co.
Awards and recognition	Royal National Rose Society Gold Medal 1969; The Hague International Rose Trials Gold Medal 1970; Madrid International Rose Trials Certificate 1970; Le Roeulx “Most Fragrant Rose” 1970; further recognition at Belfast trials.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright, bushy habit with 100–140 cm height and 75–105 cm spread; dense, dark green glossy foliage; densely thorned shoots; bush-trained framework suits premium container finishing and specimen use in borders.
Flower morphology	Double, high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea flowers with 26–39 petals; solitary XL blooms on strong stems; remontant with a generous second flowering flush, aligned with cut and exhibition hybrid tea expectations.
Colour data and phenology	Vivid, saturated deep pink tending slightly to purple in cool light; ARS code DP, RHS 57B outer and 57C inner; colour is richer in cooler conditions, fades slowly to mauve pink with a silvery edge in stronger sun.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, long-lasting scent with a classic damask rose character and spicy notes; high double form limits pollinator access, so it is primarily an ornamental and exhibition fragrance rose rather than a pollinator support plant.
Hip characteristics	Occasional hips only; ovoid, egg-shaped orange-red (RHS 40A) hips, typically 12–18 mm in diameter; hips are incidental to production and do not usually form a major feature in finished-product presentation.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium overall disease resistance with resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, medium rust susceptibility; hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b), favouring cooler, well-watered conditions.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended as a flower border, cut-flower and specimen plant; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; prefers regular watering in heat; use bush-trained, own-root plants for premium 5–7 L container routes.

MULLARD JUBILEE™ offers vivid exhibition blooms, strong fragrance and proven cool-climate hardiness on a stable own-root base, supporting predictable, regenerative stands for premium ranges; we would be pleased to discuss capacity and scheduling with you.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MULLARD JUBILEE™ – pink hybrid tea rose - McGredy

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:23.07.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [402] 20-781 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Mullard Electronics Company; the rose bears the company's name.

Cultivar Synonym: Electron®’

Registered Cultivar Name: Mullard Jubilee

Original Trade Name: Mullard Jubilee

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Mullard Jubilee™ Hybrid tea rose Mullard Jubilee

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Electron

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition hybrid tea

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Howard Rose Co. (United States)

Introduction Year: after 1972

Registration Year: 1972

Breeder: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

Breeding Company / Institution: Samuel McGredy & Son Nurseries (Portadown, Northern Ireland)

Breeding Year: -, 1962

Parentage: ‘Paddy McGredy’ × ‘Prima Ballerina’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Royal National Rose Society – Gold Medal (1969); The Hague International Rose Trials – Gold Medal (1970); Madrid International Rose Trials – Certificate (1970); Le Roeulx (Belgium) – 'Most Fragrant Rose' award (1970); Belfast International Rose Trials – G

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)

Spread: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm)

Growth Habit: upright, bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. Its leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: densely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak.

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: DP RHS code: 57B (outer), 57C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a generous second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Vivid, saturated deep pink shade that leans slightly towards purple in cool light.

Closed Bud: Dark, vivid pink with a carmine iridescence at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Pink-hued, pulsatingly vivid pink with intensity increasing towards the rim.

Full Bloom: Uniform, rich deep pink, the outer petals sometimes with a subtle carmine hue.

Before Fading: Slowly fading to a paler mauve pink, with a delicate silvery veil at the edge.

Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight the colour may fade slightly; in cooler conditions its colour is more vivid.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose

Fragrance Character: classic damask rose, spicy character

Pollinator Attraction: Its heavily double, high‑centred blooms provide limited access to the stamens, which reduces their attractiveness to pollinating insects.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double, high‑centred flowers are difficult for pollinators to access, so its pollinator‑friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental cultivar.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-18 mm

Hip Shape: egg shaped

Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)

Hip Comment: Occasionally formed, 12–18 mm in diameter, ovoid, orange‑red (RHS 40A) rose hip.

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: Performs best in cooler climates; it may weaken in heat and during prolonged drought and requires regular watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – medium

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 medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.

Primary Uses: flower border, cut flowers, specimen plant

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

MULLARD JUBILEE™ – pink hybrid tea rose - McGredy

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Wholesale of cuttings

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)