Myriam™ hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Premium own-root Myriam™ provides a stable propagation base for high-end cut-flower and exhibition hybrid tea production, with remontant flowering supporting continuous picking from nursery beds and container lines. Its compact, upright 80–110 cm framework suits bush-trained release with 3–5 canes into 5–7 L containers, and can be further stepped up into 40–50 litre units for statement collection pieces in thematic rose gardens. The strongly double, rosette blooms in uniform light pink deliver consistent form for exclusive finished product positioning, while strong, long-lasting fragrance adds value in premium retail and reseller channels. Almost thornless shoots ease handling for professional teams across nursery networks, and the own-root platform underpins long-term renewal and capacity planning for UK projects exposed to winter and wind in Scotland and northern England. Development typically moves from root establishment in year one to framework shoots in year two and full ornamental expression by year three, giving growers a predictable timeline to programme releases and collection updates.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L Premium Fragrant Bush – Bush-trained own-root plants with 3–5 canes finished in 5–7 L, emphasising strong fragrance and large rosette blooms for exclusive retail benches – target audience/channel: premium garden centres and specialist resellers.
- Cut-Flower Border Starter Pack – Trayed NEONATAL material batch-planted into beds to build dedicated cut-flower blocks, exploiting remontant flowering and long-lasting scent – target audience/channel: professional cut-flower growers and bouquet producers.
- Collection Feature Container 40–50 L – Step-up from premium 5–7 L units into 40–50 litre containers for show gardens and curated entrances, using compact habit and own-root longevity for stable display pieces – target audience/channel: public-realm and show-garden operators.
- Fragrance Signature Hedge Line – Closely spaced plants forming low, scented hedge runs in parks and high-end landscapes, leveraging dense foliage and repeated bloom – target audience/channel: landscape contractors and municipal buyers.
- Collector’s Hybrid Tea Selection – Labelled, authenticity-verified own-root plants positioned as a named collector cultivar, focusing on award-backed fragrance and uniform pastel pink colour – target audience/channel: mail-order and specialist rose catalogues.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as COCgrand, marketed as Myriam™ Hybrid tea rose COCgrand, within the hybrid tea rose commercial group and exhibition hybrid tea category for cut flower use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Scotland by Anne Gowens Cocker, James Cocker & Sons Ltd, from the cross ‘Typhoo Tea’ × ‘Grandpa Dickson’, introduced and registered in 1990 by James Cocker & Sons. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with the Most Fragrant Rose Award at the New Zealand Rose Trial Garden in Hamilton in 1998, supporting its positioning as a strong fragrance-focused hybrid tea cultivar. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, compact shrub reaching around 80–110 cm in height and 60–90 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and an almost thornless character aiding handling and maintenance. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double rosette blooms with more than 40 petals, mainly solitary on stems, remontant with an abundant second flush, suited to both cut-flower and decorative container or border use. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Light pink ARS LP, RHS 65C outer and 65D inner; buds open mid pink, then fade to pale pastel pink and eventually near whitish-pink, with generally poor colour retention but a soft, uniform appearance at full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Described as a strong, long-lasting scented rose, fragrance character not further specified; heavily double flowers focus on ornamental effect rather than pollinator access or functional aroma uses. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is usually limited due to the very double flower form, though occasional hips of about 12–18 mm diameter may form; detailed shape and colour data are not provided. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to approximately −15 to −12 °C, RHS H6, Swedish Zone 2, USDA 7b; disease resistance is medium overall, with moderate susceptibility reported for powdery mildew, black spot, and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower borders, parks, cut-flower production, containers, and hedges; recommended as a premium container line in 5–7 L pots, with bush training on 3–5 canes and medium maintenance including occasional plant protection and deadheading. |
Myriam™ Hybrid tea rose COCgrand offers compact, almost thornless growth, repeat large fragrant blooms and predictable own-root longevity, making it a reliable choice for exclusive ranges where you wish to align capacity and scheduling with a stable cultivar.
