LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun
Golden blooms of LARA™ bring a warm, refined note to compact British gardens, combining a classic hybrid tea look with genuinely low-maintenance reliability. Its upright bush stays neatly in scale for front gardens and smaller borders, while glossy dark foliage and clean, healthy growth let you enjoy flowers rather than chores. As an own-root plant, it forms a naturally balanced shrub that can regenerate from the base over time, supporting a long, steady lifespan in family gardens. You can depend on abundant, remontant flowering through the season, even in typical UK conditions with frequent rain and changeable summer light, and it copes well where you need firm anchoring and good performance despite regular wind and wet weather. Gentle, classic rose fragrance and elegant, cup-shaped flowers suit both cottage-style mixes and smart, tidy front plots, and in a large pot of at least 40–50 litres it offers flexible, easy-care container colour by the door or terrace. Plant once, keep moisture and feeding reasonable, and watch it progress from strong roots in the first year to generous shoots in the second and full ornamental value by the third, fitting smoothly into your everyday routine. Its semi-double, golden-yellow blooms open in succession, refreshing the display and providing reliable, season-long interest. Low pruning demands and a forgiving, upright habit mean you can keep it simple, trimming once a year or just shaping lightly, making this a rose you can plant, trust and enjoy without specialist knowledge or elaborate maintenance.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal bush |
LARA™ forms a tidy, upright hybrid tea bush about 95–130 cm tall, ideal as a single statement plant near gates, paths or front doors. Its rich golden-yellow flowers stand out against dark green foliage, giving a refined yet welcoming first impression with minimal fuss for beginners. |
| Small mixed border with perennials |
The moderate spread of 50–70 cm lets it slot easily among cottage-style perennials without dominating them. Reliable repeat flowering provides steady colour between other plants’ peaks, while good disease resistance keeps the foliage looking clean in typical British summers for busy homeowners. |
| Low-maintenance rose bed (1–5 plants) |
Planted in a small group at 60 cm spacing, LARA™ creates a simple, coordinated rose bed that flowers repeatedly with little intervention. Own-root growth builds a stable stand over the years, so you invest once and enjoy a long-lived display that needs only basic seasonal care for time-poor gardeners. |
| Patio or terrace container rose |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with decent drainage, this upright bush gives elegant blooms at eye level for seats and dining areas. Its modest fragrance and neat habit suit close-up viewing, and basic watering and feeding are usually enough to keep it flowering well for urban balcony owners. |
| Classic cottage-garden composition |
LARA™’s golden-yellow, semi-double flowers partner beautifully with soft blues, mauves and whites, echoing traditional cottage borders. The remontant habit means colour from early summer onwards, while the mild scent adds a subtle romantic note for lovers of classic style. |
| Weather-exposed family plots |
The bushy yet upright structure and own-root anchoring help it stand firm where gardens are open to wind or regular rain. Once established, the plant copes well with typical UK swings between wet and dry spells, provided drainage is reasonable in heavier soils for coastal or exposed gardeners. |
| Easy-care family back garden |
With low maintenance needs and strong resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, LARA™ suits gardens where children play and time is short. An annual prune and occasional feed are generally enough to keep it flowering, making it a straightforward choice for family households. |
| Cutting for simple indoor arrangements |
The large, cup-shaped blooms on upright stems work well for informal vases, bringing warm yellow tones indoors. Regular cutting encourages fresh flowering outside too, so you enjoy both garden and house decoration from the same plants with little extra effort for home decorators. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Glow – Combine LARA™ with saxifrage, dwarf marjoram and thyme for a soft-edged, fragrant border that blends easily into classic cottage planting – ideal for tradition-minded front-garden owners.
- Sunny Accent – Use a single LARA™ in a large terracotta pot as a bright, golden accent by the front door, where its tidy habit and repeat flowers welcome visitors – perfect for those wanting instant kerb appeal.
- Golden Ribbon – Plant a loose row at 50–60 cm spacing along a path or driveway, creating a low, glowing line of flowers that stays easy to trim and manage – suited to gardeners seeking order without formality.
- Family Corner – Pair LARA™ with low-maintenance shrubs and ornamental grasses in a back-garden corner, where its cheerful blooms add colour without demanding frequent care – good for busy families with limited time.
- Patio Retreat – Position one or two container-grown plants beside seating, letting the mild scent and bright blooms frame your relaxation space – attractive for flat and townhouse residents creating a cosy outdoor room.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
LARA™ is a hybrid tea rose from the Hybrid tea rose collection; exhibition categories include cut flower and bush rose. It is marketed under the name LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun. |
| Origin and breeding |
Hybrid tea cultivar of unknown parentage, bred by Marco Braun around 2012. Detailed registration, introduction and initial distribution data are not available in current records. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Forms an upright bush 95–130 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorniness. Overall, it produces a balanced, medium-sized shrub for gardens and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, 13–25-petalled flowers, large-sized at approximately 7–10 cm across, usually borne singly. The blooms are cup-shaped with a pronounced, medium-high centre in classic hybrid tea style. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich golden-yellow base with a soft amber hue, ARS Y, RHS 14A–14C. Buds open deep yellow, then gently fade to buttery and creamy yellow margins. Colour holds well through repeat flushes over the season. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, classic rose scent that does not overwhelm nearby seating areas. Semi-double flowers offer moderate pollinator interest, though stamen access is reduced compared with single, open-flowered varieties. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces ellipsoidal red hips in moderate quantities, typically 12–18 mm in diameter. Decorative value is modest but noticeable in late season when not deadheaded for continuous flowering. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, supporting low chemical input. Winter hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA Zone 6b, suitable for most UK regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best at 50–90 cm spacing depending on use; 2.8–3.2 plants/m² for mass planting. Responds well to standard rose feeding, with annual pruning sufficient. Own-root habit supports long-term garden establishment. |
LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun offers reliable repeat flowering, strong disease resistance and a long-lived own-root shrub; a refined, easy-care choice you may wish to consider for your garden.
