Sir Frederick Ashton

Hybrid tea rose

- – Peter Leslie James Beales

Snow-white petals with a delicate creamy-yellow shade on the inner side. - hybrid tea rose - strong, clearly scented rose - rich character

– Elegant snow‑white hybrid tea blooms
– Strong, rich classic rose fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Upright bushy habit for beds and parks
– Excellent, long‑stemmed cut flowers
– Special feature: Sport of the famed ‘Anna Pavlova’, offering exhibition‑quality flowers.

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pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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SIR FREDERICK ASHTON – white hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Exhibition flower quality, premium container suitability and reliably upright growth make SIR FREDERICK ASHTON a clear candidate for nursery networks building exclusive white hybrid tea ranges on own roots. Its strong fragrance, high-centred cut-flower style blooms and remontant performance support season-long visual impact in thematic rose gardens and collection beds. Robust resistant foliage and H7 hardiness underpin predictable production in exposed northern UK schemes, where winter and wind tolerance secure uniform stock continuity. With low maintenance needs, bush-trained 3–5 cane structure and a 5–7 L premium container route, it integrates efficiently into professional programmes targeting exclusive finished product for retail and reseller partners, while the own-root base allows a steady Year 1 roots, Year 2 shoots, Year 3 full ornamental value development arc for long-term, low-replacement stands.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L exhibition-grade container production	The high-centred, cut-flower style blooms and strong, clearly scented rose fragrance translate directly into premium 5–7 L containers positioned as exclusive finished product. Bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong canes give a clean structure that finishes quickly under a premium container route, while own-root material supports predictable crop timing and low replacement in retail/reseller lines serving thematic rose garden buyers and collection-focused customers in the exclusive finished product segment, addressing professional retail partners.
White feature plants for thematic and collection rose gardens	Snow-white flowers with stable, only slightly ivory-fading tones provide reliable colour definition for curated white and ballet-themed collections. The upright, moderately dense habit works well in structured beds and rose collections, while own-root stock offers long lifespan and easy renewal for collection stands. The 5–7 L premium container route supports uniform presentation for show-garden supply and for schemes where cultivar identity and continuity are crucial in exclusive finished product assortments aimed at specialist nurseries.
Cut-flower oriented garden roses in nursery propagation beds	The solitary, large, high-centred blooms on strong stems make this cultivar suitable as a garden cut-flower type, adding value beyond standard bed uses. Propagation in nursery beds from tray-rooted own-root cuttings allows scalable numbers for later shift into 5–7 L containers. Stable, remontant flowering ensures repeat stems for cutting once established, fitting premium container programmes built for retailers seeking exclusive finished product with clear flower quality differentiation for garden-centre chains.
Low-maintenance urban green space and park plantings	Disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, combined with low maintenance requirements, suits municipal beds, parks and urban green spaces with limited intervention budgets. Own-root structure assists regeneration after pruning or accidental damage, maintaining stands with minimal replanting. Growing on via 5–7 L premium containers gives robust plants ready for contract planting in public-realm schemes where reliable white, fragrant hybrid teas reinforce the quality perception of exclusive finished product sourced through public-realm suppliers.
Climate-resilient stock for exposed northern and inland sites	With H7 rating and -21–-18 °C tolerance, this cultivar supports dependable overwintering and reduced winter loss in colder UK regions. Own-root plants recover well from weather stress and pruning, sustaining homogeneous blocks in nursery beds and finished 5–7 L stock. This stability is valuable for nursery networks planning multi-year availability and uniform quality into schemes where reliable winter and wind resilience underpins supply security for exclusive finished product into regional nursery groups.
Fragrance-led premium retail concepts	A rich character, strong fragrance paired with refined white blooms enables fragrance-based in-store concepts and branded ranges. Production as bush-trained, 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L pots delivers an immediate, scented impact at point of sale. Own-root propagation ensures consistent performance across batches, helping maintain the promised sensory quality in lines marketed on flower quality and form, aligned with exclusive finished product positioning for fragrance-focused retailers.
Show-bench and exhibition hybrid tea offerings	As an exhibition hybrid tea with solitary, high-centred, pointed-budded flowers and strong stem quality, this cultivar lends itself to show-bench orientated assortments. Nurseries can grow-on from NEONATAL trays to 5–7 L containers, then channel material either to exhibitors or resellers serving exhibition-minded gardeners. Own-root longevity and the natural Year 1 roots, Year 2 structural build, Year 3 full show potential arc make planning for repeated exhibition seasons more predictable in exclusive finished product lines supplied to rose societies.
Coordinated white schemes in institutional and corporate landscapes	The stable white colour with only slight ivory shift, combined with upright habit and controlled spread, simplifies design of coherent corporate or institutional plantings. Disease resistance and moderate heat tolerance, with irrigation support in dry spells, underpin dependable performance where maintenance is contracted. Propagation into 5–7 L premium containers from own-root cuttings offers easy logistics for phased installations, providing a reliable base for exclusive finished product programmes planned for public and institutional clients served by landscape contractors.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea line – Bush-trained, 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L containers highlighting exhibition flower form and strong fragrance, positioned as exclusive finished product – target audience/channel: specialist retail and premium garden centres.
White collection series for thematic gardens – Own-root 5–7 L stock selected for colour stability and upright habit, curated as part of a named white and ballet-themed range – target audience/channel: nurseries supplying show gardens and collection rose gardens.
Fragrance-featured retail bench concept – Strongly scented, large, double blooms in premium containers grouped as a fragrance-led display emphasising flower quality and disease resistance – target audience/channel: high-footfall garden retailers.
Urban park and corporate bed contract packs – Robust, disease-resistant, own-root plants grown to 5–7 L for quick establishment in parks and corporate schemes where low maintenance and uniform white impact are required – target audience/channel: public-realm and corporate landscape contractors.
Exhibitor support and show-rose range – Selected, evenly structured plants in 5–7 L pots emphasising solitary, high-centred blooms and remontant flowering for show-bench potential – target audience/channel: rose exhibitors via specialist nurseries and societies.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Sir Frederick Ashton is a hybrid tea rose; current trade name SIR FREDERICK ASHTON – white hybrid tea rose – Beales; American Rose Society approved exhibition name: Sir Frederick Ashton; other registration data not provided.
Origin and breeding	Originating in the United Kingdom, bred by Peter Leslie James Beales as a sport of ‘Anna Pavlova’ (Hybrid Tea, 1981), introduced by Peter Beales Roses in 1985; detailed registration year data not provided.
Awards and recognition	No awards, show results or formal recognition data are provided; no collector recommendations or lifetime distinctions are recorded in the available technical sources for this cultivar.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright hybrid tea shrub reaching around 100–140 cm in height with a 70–110 cm spread; moderately dense, matt, dark green foliage and a moderately thorny framework provide a balanced bushy habit suitable for beds and containers.
Flower morphology	Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, solitary on stems, high-centred and pointed-budded in classic hybrid tea style; remontant and reliable, with abundant second flowering suited to exhibition and cut-flower oriented garden use.
Colour data and phenology	Snow-white petals with delicate creamy-yellow shading inside; buds cream-white with icy tips, opening bright white with buttery bases; colour fades only slightly to translucent ivory while remaining predominantly white across the bloom cycle.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, clearly perceptible rose fragrance with rich character; the full, double form prioritises ornamental and sensory value over pollinator support, making it primarily a display and fragrance-led garden and container cultivar.
Hip characteristics	Rose-hip formation is expected to be limited because of the very double flowers; where present, spherical red hips around 12–18 mm in diameter may develop but are not a primary ornamental feature of this rose.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated H7, tolerating approximately -21 to -18 °C; described as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; moderate heat and drought tolerance, coping well with warmth but benefiting from irrigation in extended dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations	Suitable for flower beds, cut-flower use, parks and urban green spaces; recommended as a low-maintenance, disease-resistant, bush-trained plant with 3–5 framework canes; premium container route in 5–7 L pots is advised for finished production.

SIR FREDERICK ASHTON offers exhibition flower quality, strong fragrance and reliable disease resistance on a long-lived own-root base that supports predictable, low-replacement stands; please contact us to coordinate volumes and scheduling for your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: SIR FREDERICK ASHTON – white hybrid tea rose - Beales

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:25.05.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1107] 20-318 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name honours Sir Frederick Ashton, the British ballet dancer and choreographer.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Sir Frederick Ashton

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Sir Frederick Ashton Hybrid tea rose Beales

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Sir Frederick Ashton

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition hybrid tea

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Peter Beales Roses (United Kingdom)

Introduction Year: 1985

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Peter Leslie James Beales

Breeding Company / Institution: Peter Beales Roses Ltd

Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1985

Parentage: sport of ‘Anna Pavlova’ (Hybrid Tea, Beales, 1981)

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

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

Spread: 2.3-3.6ft (70-110 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense and the leaves have a matt surface with a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self‑cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-flower type)

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: w RHS code: 155C, 11D

Repeat Flowering: Remontant and reliable, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: white

Flower Colour Description: Snow-white petals with a delicate creamy-yellow shade on the inner side.

Closed Bud: Cream-white, with an icy-white tone towards the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Bright white with a pale buttery-yellow flush at the base of the petals.

Full Bloom: Pure white, with a faint cream tint on the reverse of the inner petals.

Before Fading: The white petals become translucent, with a slight ivory-coloured fading.

Colour Fading Description: The base white colour fades only slightly: by the end of opening a translucent ivory tone appears, while the main shade remains white throughout.

Colour Retention Level: medium

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, clearly scented rose

Fragrance Character: rich character

Pollinator Attraction: Its very double, tightly closed flower form with inaccessible stamens makes it poorly attractive to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double flowers largely enclose the stamens, so it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is primarily an ornamental cultivar.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-18 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Rose-hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, red hips 12–18 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: According to the descriptions, it tolerates heat well; during extended dry periods it requires irrigation.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

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 low; resistant to disease, generally requires minimal intervention.

Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, park, urban green space

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

SIR FREDERICK ASHTON – white hybrid tea rose - Beales

Snow-white petals with a delicate creamy-yellow shade on the inner side. - hybrid tea rose - strong, clearly scented rose - rich character

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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-flower type) Winter hardiness: 6b white - Peter Beales Roses (United Kingdom) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Sir Frederick Ashton - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Peter Leslie James Beales

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