CRÈME BRÛLÉE – cream-yellow tea-hybrid rose - Evers
Elegant and refined, CRÈME BRÛLÉE brings a warm, creamy glow to borders and front gardens, its upright, compact habit naturally lending a tidy structure even in smaller family plots. Large, double, cup-shaped blooms unfold repeatedly from summer into autumn, offering reliable, remontant colour without demanding complex pruning or expert care. The delicately spicy, fruity fragrance and florist-quality flower form make it an excellent dual-purpose rose for both the garden and the vase, while its own-root strength supports long-term regeneration and a stable, balanced shrub as it matures. Performances remain dependable even where breezy, damp weather calls for thoughtful planting and good drainage, and with moderate maintenance needs it fits perfectly into busy lifestyles. Give it a sunny spot, basic feeding and watering, and enjoy its full ornamental value as roots establish in the first year, generous shoots build in the second, and abundant display follows in the third, for an enduringly decorative feature you can live with every day.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal point |
The upright, compact habit and regular flowering make this rose ideal beside a front path or entrance, giving a composed, elegant first impression with relatively little upkeep, particularly appealing to the style-conscious homeowner. |
| Small mixed border in family gardens |
Its moderate height and neat spread suit narrow beds along fences or lawns, where the warm creamy-yellow flowers blend easily with perennials without overshadowing them, offering relaxed structure for the busy urban-gardener. |
| Pairing with ornamental grasses |
Planted with low Miscanthus and similar grasses, the rose’s large, soft-toned blooms contrast attractively with fine foliage, while its steady repeat flowering keeps the scene interesting for the visually driven beginner. |
| Cutting patch or flower bed |
Long-stemmed, florist-style blooms hold their shape well in the vase, so a small group in a sunny bed can supply regular cut flowers without sacrificing garden impact, a pleasure for the creative hobby-gardener. |
| Specimen rose near seating areas |
The medium-strength, delicately spicy, fruity fragrance is best appreciated up close, so positioning by a bench or patio gives scented evening interest with only routine deadheading, suiting the comfort-loving garden-user. |
| Classic cottage-style planting |
Its warm cream-yellow palette and traditional hybrid tea form harmonise well with cranesbill and shrubby cinquefoil, helping to create a soft, romantic look that still feels orderly for the cottage-inspired gardener. |
| Small group planting for structure |
Planting three to five bushes at recommended spacing forms a low, upright mass that reads as a single, coherent feature, giving structure and repetition without intricate design work for the time-pressed family. |
| Raised beds or improved soil areas |
In heavier ground, a raised or well-prepared bed with reliable drainage supports steady root development and healthier top growth, reducing stress from prolonged wet spells for the practicality-minded owner. |
Styling ideas
- COTTAGE CURVE – arc three bushes along a curved path with cranesbill and low cinquefoil weaving between them for a soft, classic welcome – ideal for lovers of informal cottage entrances.
- EVENING PATIO – position a single plant in a generous container of 40–50 litres near seating, underplant with trailing herbs to enjoy fragrance and colour on summer evenings – suited to compact terrace or balcony gardens.
- SOFT HEDGE – use a loose line at 50–60 cm spacing to edge a front lawn, alternating with small ornamental grasses for a low, refined boundary – for those wanting structure without a harsh hedge.
- VASE GARDEN – dedicate a narrow bed as a cutting strip, combining this rose with simple filler flowers so you can harvest stems while the border remains attractive – perfect for home florists and creative arrangers.
- WARM ACCENT – plant near dark green shrubs where the cream-yellow flowers stand out, then tie the scheme together with matching pale tones in pots or window boxes – appealing to design-focused, colour-conscious gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, florist type; registered as TANoniccu, marketed as CRÈME BRÛLÉE and Cappuccino in some shows, classified in the hybrid tea group for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers at Rosen Tantau, Uetersen, Germany; breeding completed in 1997, with registration and commercial introduction following in 2005 through Tantau Roses. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush reaching about 60–85 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, moderately dense, dark green slightly glossy foliage, with a medium level of prickles along the stems. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double blooms with 26–39 petals, cup-shaped with medium height centre, borne mainly singly on stems; remontant, giving an abundant second flush after the initial flowering period. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm cream-yellow base with mocha-yellow depth (RHS 11C outer, 11D inner); buds butter-cream, ageing to pastel cream, colour stronger in cool conditions and lightening in bright, hot sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength scent noticeable at close range, combining a delicately spicy note with fruity overtones; suitable for sensory enjoyment near paths, patios or when used as a cut flower indoors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small spherical orange-red hips form, around 8–12 mm in diameter; decorative late-season feature but not typically abundant, and of limited wildlife or culinary value in most plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance moderate for black spot, mildew and rust, with best results from basic preventive care in damp seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny, open position with fertile, well-drained soil; recommended spacings: 60 cm for mass, 50 cm for hedges, 100 cm for specimens; benefits from occasional deadheading and routine feeding. |
CRÈME BRÛLÉE Hybrid tea rose TANoniccu offers elegant, repeat-flowering cream-yellow blooms with a gentle fragrance on a compact, long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-care, enduring garden structure.
