REMEMBER ME™ – copper‑orange hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
REMEMBER ME™ offers a premium hybrid tea profile for UK nurseries seeking own-root propagation material with strong colour appeal and exhibition-grade flower form. As a pharmaROSA® NEONATAL tray-grown cutting, it arrives at a uniform, manageable stage for onward production, integrating smoothly into bed or container systems geared to a premium container route in 5–7 L. Its remontant habit with a generous second flush, mild yet distinctive spicy-fruity fragrance, and dense, glossy dark-green foliage underpin an exclusive finished product aimed at retail and reseller channels. Own-root continuity supports a practical development arc from root establishment through structural build-up to full ornamental value in subsequent seasons, helping maintain homogeneous, low-replacement stands for thematic rose gardens and collection plantings that must endure the more demanding conditions typical of exposed, wind-influenced northern UK sites. Within this framework, you can align crop timing, logistics and tray-based handling to your preferred volume and timing windows.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Upright, bush-trained plants in 5–7 L containers showcasing high-centred copper-orange blooms and a generous second flush, positioned as an exclusive hybrid tea highlight for branded retail benches – retail / reseller
- Collection-grade specimen for thematic gardens – Own-root NEONATAL material grown into strong, glossy-foliaged bushes for use as named specimens in thematic or remembrance-themed rose collections, reinforcing authenticity and exclusivity – public-realm / institutional projects
- Colour-line copper-orange feature series – Uniform copper-orange plants selected into a small series for coordinated premium container benches, emphasising stable colour and exhibition flower form as a distinct warm-toned offer – garden centres / retail chains
- Large patio feature container (40–50 L) – Single bush-trained plant grown on into a 40–50 L container, using its upright habit and repeat flowering for a high-impact terrace focal point as a top-tier SKU – design-led retailers
- Own-root stock bed starter units – NEONATAL rooted cuttings dedicated to establishing long-lived, homogeneous stock beds, underpinning future exclusive container and specimen production with predictable own-root performance – nurseries / propagators
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as COCdestin, traded as REMEMBER ME™ Hybrid tea rose COCdestin; ARS exhibition name Remember Me; cultivar name means “remember me”. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Anne Gowan Cocker, James Cocker & Sons Ltd, Scotland; cross ‘Alexander’ × ‘Silver Jubilee’; bred and introduced 1984, reflecting classic Scottish hybrid tea selection work. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright habit, around 95–125 cm high with 75–105 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; weak self-cleaning, so spent blooms benefit from regular deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double hybrid tea blooms (26–39 petals), solitary high-centred, pointed buds of cut-rose character; remontant with a generous second flowering, supporting extended seasonal display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm copper-orange with subtle brownish hue; shining bronze-orange on opening, duller brick-toned before fading; lighter creamy centre in full bloom; good colour retention though shades may lighten in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, pleasantly spicy, fruity fragrance; restrained scent levels suit settings where visual effect is primary; double flowers and structure prioritise ornamental and exhibition use over aromatic intensity. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally sparse due to double flowers; occasional ellipsoid orange-red hips 10–14 mm in diameter may appear; hips are not a dominant ornamental feature of this cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b; moderate disease resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; requires regular watering in dry periods and medium-level care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, cut-flower garden use and specimen roles; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; best routed via premium container production, 5–7 L pots, bush-trained on 3–5 strong canes. |
REMEMBER ME™ Hybrid tea rose COCdestin, with exhibition flower form, stable copper-orange colour and own-root longevity for predictable stands, is a sound candidate for discussing tailored capacities and scheduling within your premium rose programme.
