Tsukiyomi – crimson-pink hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Tsukiyomi offers tray-grown, own-root material for premium hybrid tea production where colour, fragrance and form are crucial to justifying an exclusive finished line in UK nursery and reseller channels. The strong, spreading habit with 3–5 cane bush training supports 5–7 L premium containers and border or solitary specimen positioning, while remontant, XL, very-double blooms enable reliable, cut-flower-capable output over an extended season. Own-root production provides regenerative longevity and stable stands, helping you plan homogeneous premium batches with reduced replacement over multiple crop cycles. Winter-hardiness to H7 / USDA 5b supports confident stocking even for northern networks, useful where dependable outdoor production is needed in cooler UK regions with wind-exposed nursery sites. The development arc is typically roots in year one, framework shoots in year two, and full ornamental expression from year three, aligning well with structured capacity planning for retail and project supply focused on flower quality and high-margin, collection-grade finished roses.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L “Moon-Reader” feature rose – XL, very-double, fragrant crimson-pink blooms on a 3–5 cane bush in 5–7 L pots, positioned as an exclusive finished product with strong flower quality and form – target: higher-end retail / reseller channels
- Collector’s Japanese-origin hybrid tea line – own-root Tsukiyomi used in thematic “Japanese-bred” collections, leveraging authenticity, distinctive colour and fragrance within a premium container route – target: specialist nurseries and mail-order resellers
- Cut-flower capable patio border rose – creeping, spreading habit and solitary XL blooms marketed as a dual-use border and cutting rose in 5–7 L, aligning with premium, story-led assortments – target: garden centres seeking exclusive signature cultivars
- Cold-hardy showcase bed for propagation – H7 hardy own-root stands maintained as solitary specimen and border show blocks, feeding predictable premium container production over multiple years – target: nurseries building long-term stock for retail / reseller programmes
- Fragrance-focused signature SKU – strong sweet-spicy scent and very-double, high-form blooms highlighted in a dedicated, exclusive fragrance label within the premium container path – target: branded retail concepts and upscale reseller partners
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose marketed as Tsukiyomi Hybrid tea rose Kunieda, commercial group Hybrid tea rose; current trade name TSUKIYOMI – crimson-pink hybrid tea rose - Kunieda; ARS exhibition name not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Kunieda Keiji at Rose Farm Keiji, Japan; introduced 2013 with breeding year 2013; parentage unknown; registration year not provided; initial distributor information not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Creeping, spreading habit reaching 90–120 cm height and 80–110 cm spread; moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny; weak self-cleaning so deadheading of spent blooms is required. |
| Flower morphology |
Hybrid tea type with solitary, XL cup-shaped flowers of 40+ petals, very double-flowered; remontant with an abundant second flush under suitable culture; flower size from about 3.5 inches upwards depending on conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep crimson-pink tending to crimson-purple with lilac overtone; buds dark and uniform; newly opened flowers vivid crimson-pink outside, paler purplish-pink inside; colour lightens as blooms mature; RHS 67A outer, 70B inner; moderate colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive sweet-spicy rose scent; fragrance intensity notable enough for fragrance-led marketing; densely double flowers limit pollen access, so primary value is ornamental and sensory rather than pollinator support. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set expected to be sparse; where present, hips are small, spherical and orange-red, approximately 10–14 mm diameter; decorative hips may appear but are not a primary commercial feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate disease resistance, with powdery mildew, black spot and rust all rated moderate; hardiness -26 to -23 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zon 4, USDA 5b; heat and drought tolerance data not provided. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Primary uses include borders, containers, cut flower use and solitary specimens; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; recommended as bush-trained with 3–5 strong canes for premium container production in 5–7 L pots. |
Tsukiyomi Hybrid tea rose Kunieda combines XL fragrant blooms, cold-tolerant structure and own-root longevity to support predictable, homogeneous premium batches; please feel free to discuss scheduling and capacity for your upcoming campaigns.
