AMICA™ – orange-red hybrid tea rose - Cazzaniga
Classic hybrid tea elegance with glowing orange-red blooms makes Amica™ an easy centrepiece for compact British gardens. Its upright, balanced habit fits neatly into front borders and small beds, while strong, traditional fragrance gives you richly scented stems for the house. Bred for reliable, repeat flowering, it produces an abundant second flush across the season, even with straightforward care. On its own-root system it settles in steadily for a long, dependable presence, forming a stable, well-shaped bush over time. In our wetter, wind-exposed climate it copes well with difficult weather, offering reassuring performance where drainage and shelter may be limited. Low maintenance needs and good disease resistance support busy gardeners who want a “plant it and it works” rose. Think in terms of steady development – first it builds roots, then stronger shoots, and by the third year you can expect its full ornamental impact.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front garden focal bush |
Placed by a path or doorway, Amica™ forms a neat, upright bush with glowing orange-red blooms that read clearly from the pavement, giving a classic hybrid tea look without fussy pruning, ideal for a welcoming entrance for the aspiring front-gardener. |
| Small bed or island feature |
Its moderate height and compact spread allow it to stand comfortably in a small bed as a single specimen, where strong, repeat flowering delivers colour through the season with little more than basic watering and annual trimming, suiting the time-pressed homeowner. |
| Cutting row for home bouquets |
Long, straight stems and well-formed goblet blooms make Amica™ a natural for cutting; regular deadheading doubles as harvesting, encouraging further flushes and supplying scented stems indoors, rewarding the creative but busy city-dweller. |
| Low-maintenance rose border |
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust supports a simpler care routine, so you can combine a short row of Amica™ with hardy perennials without committing to complex spray schedules, reassuring the health-conscious beginner. |
| Cottage-style mix with perennials |
The warm orange-red tones blend beautifully with soft grasses, clematis and alliums, giving a relaxed cottage feel while the bush itself stays tidy and upright, making it easy to weave into mixed borders for the style-focused gardener. |
| Weather-exposed suburban plots |
In typical British gardens where wind and rain are frequent, Amica™’s sturdy build and reliable colouring help maintain a composed look in mixed beds, even when conditions are less than ideal, supporting the pragmatic family. |
| Large containers on patio or terrace |
Grown in a generously sized pot of at least 40–50 litres, Amica™ becomes a movable accent with strong fragrance and colour near seating areas, and its own-root vigour lets it recover well from occasional drying, giving flexibility to the busy balcony-owner. |
| Long-term feature in established beds |
Once settled, the own-root plant forms a stable structure that can regenerate from the base if ever cut back hard, so the bush keeps its place in the design for many years with minimal replanting, appealing to the long-range planning planner. |
Styling ideas
- COTTAGE RIBBON – Thread Amica™ through a narrow bed with lavender, nepeta and ornamental alliums to soften the path edge – ideal for lovers of informal cottage-inspired front gardens.
- DOORWAY FOCUS – Flank a front door with two matching shrubs or large containers of Amica™ to frame the entrance with structured, fragrant colour – for homeowners wanting instant kerb appeal.
- EVENING PATIO – Position a large tub of Amica™ by seating, underplanted with trailing thyme or lobelia, so evening fragrance and colour are close at hand – perfect for terrace and small courtyard users.
- SOFT HEDGE – Plant a loose row at 50–60 cm spacing along a drive or boundary, underplanted with low grasses such as Pennisetum for movement – suited to those seeking a tidy but not formal rose hedge.
- SCENTED CUTTING CORNER – Dedicate a sunny corner to three to five Amica™ plants with simple companions like gypsophila for armfuls of classic, fragrant stems – for gardeners who enjoy easy home floristry.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose Amica™; ARS exhibition name ‘Amica’. Registered cultivar name Amica, orange-red hybrid tea rose from the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root range. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Febo Giuseppe Cazzaniga, Italy, from ‘Coup de Foudre’ × ‘Lampo’; breeding year 1965, introduced 1966 by Cazzaniga Nursery, Vimodrone, as a garden and exhibition hybrid tea. |
| Awards and recognition |
Gold Medal at the Monza International Rose Competition 1965, Hybrid Tea category, honoured as the Most Beautiful Italian Rose, confirming its ornamental and garden-display qualities. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, moderately dense bush 85–115 cm tall, 50–70 cm wide; dark green, slightly glossy foliage, moderate prickles, best in sunny positions with space for air movement around the plant. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double blooms with 26–39 petals in classic cup to goblet form, mainly solitary on stems; good repeat flowering with a notably abundant second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Bright orange-red with vermilion tones; RHS 46B outer, 46A inner. Colour holds well, fading at petal edges to salmon pink while centres retain a warmer orange-red glow through the opening phase. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly scented, with a classic hybrid tea perfume suitable for cutting and bringing indoors; fragrance remains noticeable around seating areas in still weather, adding sensory interest to planting. |
| Hip characteristics |
Limited hip set due to double flowers; where formed, hips are ellipsoid, 10–14 mm, red-orange, offering modest autumn interest without significant self-seeding or ornamental clutter. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), suitable for most UK regions with standard garden protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; allow 50–90 cm spacing depending on use. Low-maintenance regime: basic watering, mulching, annual pruning and feeding support reliable flowering and vigour. |
AMICA™ offers classic orange-red blooms, strong fragrance and low-maintenance repeat flowering on a durable own-root bush, making it a sound, long-lived choice for those planning an easy yet characterful garden investment.
