Hybrid tea rose

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Magic Moment™

Hybrid tea rose

FORrusty – John Ford

Honey yellow with a slight lavender tint. - hybrid tea rose - strongly scented, clearly perceptible rose - warm, spicy

– Unusual caramel-brown blooms with lavender tint.
– Strong, warm and spicy fragrance.
– Reliable repeat-flowering through the season.
– Upright, compact habit for borders and beds.
– Good heat and drought tolerance.
Special feature: Sparse thorns for easier handling as a premium cut flower.
Long lifespan – Grower care
Magic Moment™
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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Magic Moment™ hybrid tea rose FORrusty

In a typical British garden, Magic Moment offers a refined, upright hybrid tea presence that is both reliable and visually striking. Its large, cupped blooms open singly on long stems, ideal for cutting as well as giving clear structure in borders. The unusual honey-yellow to coffee-brown tones, veiled with soft lavender, bring a quietly distinctive elegance that suits classic front gardens and cottage-style mixes alike. On its own roots, the shrub settles in, forming a stable framework that promises a long life with steady performance, standing up well where gardens face frequent wind and rain along exposed streets. Strong fragrance and good heat tolerance make summer evenings particularly memorable, while moderate maintenance suits busy but style-conscious gardeners.



Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Front garden focal point Planted singly near a gate, path or front door, this upright, moderately tall hybrid tea quickly reads as a deliberate feature rather than a random shrub. The unusual honey-yellow and coffee-brown bloom tones create a stylish, “designer” look that still feels traditional enough for British streetscapes, giving reliable impact without needing complex planting plans – ideal for the design-conscious homeowner.
Classic rose-and-perennial border Its medium height and tidy, upright habit allow it to slot easily into mixed borders with perennials and small shrubs, without overwhelming nearby plants. Glossy bronze-green foliage provides structure between flushes, while regular repeat flowering keeps colour in view from early summer onwards, supporting a long, balanced display – a reassuring choice for the time-pressed gardener.
Cutting bed for home bouquets Large, solitary, high-centred blooms on straight stems are well suited to cutting, and the warm, spicy, clearly perceptible scent translates beautifully into indoor arrangements. Repeating flowering means you can harvest stems through the season without denuding the plant outdoors, offering a simple way to enjoy your garden roses inside – appealing to fragrance-loving beginners.
Small group planting in a narrow border Groups of three to five plants, spaced as recommended, form a coherent, upright line that reads as one composed feature, ideal for narrow side borders or around-the-house beds. The consistent flower shape and colour palette give a calm, unified look, yet the colour changes as blooms age add gentle movement, suiting tidy gardens that still want character – perfect for busy urban owners.
Specimen rose in a large container When grown in a container of at least 40–50 litres, the compact footprint and upright, moderately dense foliage make it easy to manage on patios or paved front gardens. Its own-root form helps it adapt gradually to confined soil and changing moisture, while repeat flowering and strong fragrance deliver clear reward for basic care, supporting confidence for the balcony or terrace gardener.
Warm, sunny south- or west-facing beds This variety thrives in warm, bright positions, delivering its best colour and fragrance in full sun. Good heat tolerance, combined with straightforward watering needs, makes it a reliable performer against sun-facing walls or fences where other shrubs may flag, provided the soil does not dry out completely – a practical option for low-fuss garden owners.
Long-term structural rose feature As an own-root plant, the shrub gradually builds a stable framework that can regenerate from its base if pruned harder in later years, supporting a long lifespan and steady ornamental value. Once established, seasonal pruning can be adjusted to taste, from lighter shaping to stronger cuts, making this a flexible backbone rose for evolving garden plans – reassuring for forward-planning gardeners.
Exposed or weather-prone ornamental bed In ordinary, well-prepared soil, the plant establishes a firm root system and upright frame that stand up well where gardens face blustery, rain-lashed conditions, such as open frontages or corner plots. Medium disease resistance, especially to black spot and powdery mildew, keeps foliage presentable with only moderate protection when needed – suiting practical family gardens.

Styling ideas

  • Cottage Elegance – Combine with soft mauve hardy geraniums and airy hemp-agrimony to echo its lavender veil and coffee tones – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage borders.
  • Front-Door Focus – Plant three in a shallow arc by the path, underplanted with low lavender or catmint, to frame the entrance with scent and form – suited to style-conscious homeowners.
  • Contemporary Contrast – Pair with dark-leaved heuchera and dwarf pine for a clean, architectural mix that highlights its unusual bloom colour – for modern front gardens seeking a focal rose.
  • Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny strip with a short row of these roses and a drift of ornamental alliums behind for ready-made bouquets – perfect for gardeners who enjoy arranging flowers indoors.
  • Patio Statement – Grow a single plant in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the rim to showcase its upright habit and fragrance on a terrace – ideal for small-space urban gardeners.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Hybrid tea rose registered as FORrusty, marketed as Magic Moment™ hybrid tea rose FORrusty; a premium gold-rated, exhibition-quality hybrid tea for garden and cut-flower use.
Origin and breeding Bred by John Ford before 2014, with parentage not recorded; introduced in the United Kingdom by Style Roses in 2014, then distributed more widely for garden use.
Growth and structural characteristics Upright, moderately dense shrub reaching about 75–105 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, with glossy bronze-green foliage and relatively sparse prickles that ease maintenance.
Flower morphology Large, double, solitary blooms with 26–39 petals, distinctly medium-high centred and cupped; repeat flowering with a strong second flush when well cared for in a sunny site.
Colour data and phenology Honey-yellow blooms with a subtle lavender tint, shifting through caramel and coffee-brown to oil-green and violet-grey tones; colour retention is modest, giving a softly changing display.
Fragrance and aroma Warm, spicy scent of strong intensity, clearly noticeable on the plant and in cut stems; fragrance is one of the key ornamental qualities when positioned near seating or paths.
Hip characteristics Hip production is generally sparse due to the full, double flower form; occasional spherical hips may form, 13–17 mm across, colouring orange-red and adding discreet seasonal interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated H6 with USDA hardiness around zone 7b, tolerating roughly −15 to −12 °C; medium overall disease resistance with good tolerance to powdery mildew and black spot, rust moderate.
Horticultural recommendations Best in full sun with regular watering in dry spells; plant 40–65 cm apart depending on use, maintaining moderate feeding and seasonal pruning for reliable flowering and shape.

Magic Moment™ hybrid tea rose FORrusty offers strongly scented, repeat-flowering blooms with an upright, easy-to-place habit on a durable own-root framework; a thoughtful choice if you would like a long-lived, distinctive feature rose.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MAGIC MOMENT™ – honey-yellow tea-hybrid rose - Ford
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:27.10.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold
Item Number: [1582] 52-382 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name derives from the English phrase "Magic Moment" and means "magical moment".
Cultivar Synonym: Caramel Swirl
Original Trade Name: Magic Moment™
Current Trade Name: Magic Moment™ Hybrid tea rose FORrusty
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: exhibition hybrid tea; cut flower
Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Style Roses (United Kingdom)
Registration Year: 2014 (assumed; the registered cultivar name first appeared on the market then)
Breeder: John Ford
Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data
Breeding Year: -, before 2014
Parentage: unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm)
Spread: 1.6-2.3ft (50-70 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense, and the leaves have a glossy surface with bronze-green tones.
Prickliness: sparsely thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent blooms remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: poor.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Shape: cupped, distinctly medium-high centred
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: r RHS code: 173C (outer), 183D (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Repeats well, producing an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: honey-yellow
Flower Colour Description: Honey yellow with a slight lavender tint.
Closed Bud: Warm hazelnut-brown surface with slightly darker outer sepals.
Newly Opened Flower: Silky caramel-brown petals with a pale lavender veil on their inner side.
Full Bloom: Even, mid-toned coffee brown, with a delicate ashy bloom in the centre.
Before Fading: The brown colour fades to oil green and powdery violet-grey.
Colour Fading Description: During opening, the caramel and coffee-brown shades gradually fade to oil-green and powdery violet‑grey.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strongly scented, clearly perceptible rose
Fragrance Character: warm, spicy
Pollinator Attraction: Because its heavily double, high-centred flower form conceals the stamens and reduces access to nectar and pollen, it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double, high-centred flowers partially enclose the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: spherical
Hip Colour: orange-red
Hip Comment: Hip formation is expected to be scarce due to the double flowers; occasionally forming 13–17 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red hips.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -15–-12 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Thrives in warm conditions, but requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.
Disease Resistance: medium
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 40 cm, for hedging 35 cm, as a specimen 65 cm
Planting Density: square planting 5,7 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 6,5 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Best suited to a sunny position
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement moderate; average disease resistance, occasionally requires plant protection.
Primary Uses: border, cut flower, specimen

Comments

Strengths: Long lifespan – Grower care
Companion Plants: Eupatorium cannabium - hemp-agrimony
Allium aflatunense - ornamental onion
Pinus mugo Mops - dwarf pine
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MAGIC MOMENT™ – honey-yellow tea-hybrid rose - Ford
Honey yellow with a slight lavender tint. - hybrid tea rose - strongly scented, clearly perceptible rose - warm, spicy
Online rose purchase - honey-yellow - hybrid tea rose - Magic Moment™ - (2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm))
Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) Flower shape: cupped, distinctly medium-high centred Winter hardiness: 6b honey-yellow - Style Roses (United Kingdom) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: !- Flower size: !- - Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Magic Moment™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium gold John Ford

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Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!

2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.

The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.


Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.
Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.
Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.
Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.

Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.

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