Philatelie™ Hybrid tea rose MACcastlet – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Exhibition performance, colour stability and form precision make Philatelie™ a focused option where premium hybrid tea borders and cut-rose specimen production are priorities, with its high-centred, pointed-budded flowers supporting an exclusive finished-product profile for retail and reseller partners. Upright, medium-vigour growth with moderately dense, dark green foliage translates into predictable bush-trained structure on 3–5 framework canes in 5–7 L containers, well suited to premium container routes and display-led collections. The own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL format provides a renewable base for nursery propagation beds and container grow-on, supporting stable capacity planning in UK conditions where winter hardiness and reliable performance in colder regions and exposed sites are a consideration. Working from tray-rooted young plants allows You to integrate delivery with existing scheduling and production load, accepting that ornamental expression typically progresses from root establishment in year one, through structural shoot build-up in year two to full visual performance from year three in professional production.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea line – Bush-trained own-root plants finished in 5–7 L premium containers, highlighting the high-centred flower form and strong raspberry-red/snow-white striping for exclusive retail/reseller hybrid tea ranges – specialist garden centres.
- Cut-and-display border series – Uniform blocks of Philatelie™ positioned as border and garden cut-flower roses, using remontant flowering and upright habit to support repeat cutting and visual continuity – growers serving independent retailers.
- Thematic “Philatelie collection” feature – Branded specimens emphasising the philately-inspired name and distinctive bicolour pattern within curated show or collection benches, underpinned by own-root longevity – public gardens and premium retail displays.
- Cold-climate hybrid tea assortment – Assortment modules built around H7 hardiness and own-root regeneration, finished to premium specification for use in northern or exposed projects where exclusive flower quality is still required – regional nursery networks.
- Low-fragrance visual-impact range – Dedicated SKU group for customers seeking strong colour and form with minimal scent, simplifying site placement near public buildings or healthcare projects – institutional and public-realm procurement.
Technical cultivar profile
| Name and registration |
Philatelie™ Hybrid tea rose MACcastlet; hybrid tea rose group; registered as MACcastlet, ARS exhibition name Philatelie; commercial use under Philatelie™ Hybrid tea rose MACcastlet naming. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, McGredy Roses International, Auckland, from Tournament of Roses × Port Ludlow; registration MACcastlet 1989, commercial introduction in Europe from 2000. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush 110–150 cm high, 60–90 cm spread; moderately dense, dark green leathery foliage; moderately thorny shoots; supplied bush-trained with 3–5 strong framework canes for premium container finishing. |
| Flower morphology |
Hybrid tea, high-centred, pointed-budded blooms on mainly solitary stems; large flower size (approx. 2.75–3.95 in) with 20–30 petals forming a double, exhibition-type flower; remontant with abundant second flush. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Distinct raspberry-red and snow-white striping; ARS code RB, RHS 46A outer, 155D inner; strong marbling at full bloom, red tones gradually softening while white striping develops a light cream tint before petal drop. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance very weak, only a slightly sweet note detectable at close range; primarily selected and positioned for visual effect and flower form rather than scent; limited pollinator attraction due to double flower structure. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally low because of double flowers; where present, hips are spherical, orange-red, about 12–17 mm diameter, appearing sporadically and not significantly affecting overall ornamental presentation. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium overall disease resistance; good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, medium susceptibility to rust; winter hardy to around -26 – -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b); moderate heat tolerance with irrigation. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for borders, cut-flower use and specimen planting; medium maintenance with periodic pest and disease control; best finished as bush-trained premium container plants (5–7 L) within exclusive retail/reseller ranges. |
Philatelie™ Hybrid tea rose MACcastlet offers exhibition flower form, distinctive red-white striping and robust winter hardiness on a predictable, regenerating own-root base, making it a sound candidate to discuss aligned volumes and scheduling.
