Hemma – pink hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root
Elegant and reliably bushy, Hemma is a hybrid tea rose that settles effortlessly into family gardens, giving you classically shaped, raspberry‑pink blooms on a compact plant that fits beds, borders and front gardens without dominating the space. Its medium fragrant tea‑scented flowers repeat well through the season, so even with modest care you enjoy a steady show of colour from early summer onwards. Own‑root planting means the shrub matures gradually into a balanced, long‑lived rose that can regenerate from the base if ever cut back hard, keeping its ornamental value over the years. In typical British conditions it copes well with damp, breezy spells and heavier soils when given sensible drainage, so it suits both town and village plots. The medium maintenance needs are straightforward for beginners: an annual prune, feeding and occasional checks for disease are usually sufficient. Hemma works equally well as a neat front‑garden feature or as part of a cottage‑style mix where its colour blends easily with perennials. Its height and spread stay on the manageable side, making it simple to integrate near paths, windows or seating areas. Planted in a good‑sized container of at least 40–50 litres, this versatile rose also flourishes on patios and small terraces, building roots in year one, more top growth in year two, and full garden presence with generous flowering from year three. The reliably remontant habit and medium hardiness within a UK climate help you enjoy a stable, attractive plant with limited effort.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Front garden focal point by the entrance |
Hemma’s compact, bushy habit keeps it neat beside paths and drives, while its hybrid tea form delivers clear, upright blooms that read well from the street, offering an elegant welcome for appearance‑focused homeowners |
| Small mixed border near seating |
The medium, fresh fruity tea fragrance is noticeable without being overpowering, ideal beside a bench or terrace where you sit close to the plant, adding gentle sensory interest for relaxed garden users |
| Classic rose bed in a family garden |
Repeat flowering through the season provides a dependable succession of blooms, so even a simple rectangular rose bed stays colourful for months, rewarding minimal but regular care for time‑pressed gardeners |
| Cottage‑style planting with perennials |
The rich raspberry‑pink colour blends well with pastel perennials and traditional shrubs, giving a soft cottage feel without clashing, so you achieve a harmonious scheme easily for style‑conscious beginners |
| Low hedge or row along a path |
A naturally bushy structure and dense foliage help form a tidy low line when plants are spaced correctly, creating a structured border edge that remains stable and shapely over years for practical garden planners |
| Patio container or roof terrace planter |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Hemma’s manageable size and own‑root resilience make it well suited to exposed, breezy spots common in urban gardens, giving lasting structure and colour for balcony and patio owners |
| Sites with heavier or moisture‑retentive soil |
Medium maintenance demand and solid overall health, including resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, mean that with sensible drainage it copes reliably with typical damp, breezy British conditions for low‑effort rose keepers |
| Long‑term feature plant near the house |
As an own‑root rose discovered in 2013, Hemma is designed to develop into a durable, regenerating shrub that holds its shape and flowering quality over many seasons, offering enduring value for long‑view garden planners |
Styling ideas
- Doorway Accent – plant Hemma in a pair of matching 50‑litre pots flanking your front door, underplanted with Geranium macrorrhizum to soften the base and highlight the bushy form – ideal for symmetry‑loving homeowners
- Cottage Ribbon – line a path with a loose row of Hemma, weaving in Deutzia gracilis and low catmint to echo traditional cottage borders while keeping a controlled, compact structure – suited to romantic cottage‑garden fans
- Patio Perfume – use Hemma as the central rose in a large container group with lavender and thyme, so the medium fragrance mingles with herbs around a seating area – perfect for evening‑garden appreciators
- Colour Duo – combine Hemma with white or cream shrub roses behind it to make the raspberry‑pink blooms stand out in a classic two‑tone palette that stays refined and easy to coordinate – for minimalist colour curators
- Family Border – mix Hemma with Potentilla fruticosa and hardy geraniums along a lawn edge, creating a low, child‑friendly border that looks full quickly and is straightforward to maintain – great for busy family gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
| Name and registration |
Hemma is a hybrid tea rose marketed as Hemma hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA®, part of the Hybrid tea rose commercial group, with its name evoking the feeling of home. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered in Hungary in 2013 and introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd., this variety has unknown parentage but has been selected and stabilised for reliable garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, medium‑sized shrub reaching about 60–85 cm in height with a 50–70 cm spread, moderately thorny stems and dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage for a full, tidy look. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cupped hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, mostly borne singly on stems, and a remontant habit that provides an abundant second flush after the first main flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich raspberry‑pink, velvety flowers with ARS code MP and RHS 65C/62D; colour softens to mauve‑pink as blooms age, giving a gentle, evolving palette through the flowering period. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium‑strength, fresh, fruity tea fragrance that is clearly noticeable at close range, adding a classic scented‑rose experience without overwhelming nearby seating or windows. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small ellipsoidal hips, around 8–12 mm, maturing to an orange‑red colour, adding modest late‑season interest without significantly impacting flowering performance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to about –21 to –18 °C (H7, USDA 6b), with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, and medium rust tolerance, giving solid garden reliability under normal care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Plant 50–100 cm apart depending on use; prefers well‑drained soil, medium maintenance with annual pruning and feeding, and responds well to regular but not excessive watering. |
Hemma hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA® offers compact bushy growth, repeat raspberry‑pink flowering and a gently scented display on an own‑root plant that matures into a long‑lived, dependable feature, well worth considering for your garden.
