REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO – yellow-pink hybrid tea rose – Adam
This NIRPARFUM hybrid tea brings together fragrance, classic elegance and show-bench blooms in a form that suits today’s family gardens. Large, high-centred flowers open from pointed buds, their golden-yellow petals finely edged in warm carmine for a softly blended colour effect that works beautifully in cottage-style front gardens and mixed borders. Bred by Michel Adam, its very strong, citrus-fruity scent is designed to fill the air around patios and paths, offering reliable cutting stems as well as garden display. Own-root plants establish steadily, forming a balanced upright bush and supporting a long garden life with good regeneration over time, even where careful watering and drainage help it cope with wetter, heavier soils and breezy conditions. With thoughtful feeding and routine protection you can enjoy season-long flowering, while in its first three years the plant concentrates on roots, then bush framework, then full ornamental impact for dependable long-term pleasure.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Front garden focal point |
The classic high-centred hybrid tea form and warm yellow-pink colouring create an immediate focal point near the front door or along a short path. Planted as a single specimen, it offers defined structure without needing complex pruning to look tidy, giving reassuring impact for appearance-conscious beginners. |
| Perfumed seating area |
The very strong citrus-fruity scent is ideal beside a terrace, bench or evening seating, where even a light breeze draws perfume across the space. Grouping two or three plants increases fragrance without complicated design work, supporting relaxed enjoyment for time-poor homeowners. |
| Cutting and exhibition corner |
Long, straight stems bearing XL, high-centred blooms make it suitable for home cutting and amateur show benches. One dedicated row or corner provides reliable material for vases, combining garden pleasure and indoor display for style-focused gardeners. |
| Small mixed border with perennials |
The upright habit and dense, glossy foliage fit neatly into a small border with low perennials such as Erigeron or Ajuga at the front. This balances the rose’s stronger maintenance needs, as groundcover companions can reduce weeding and soil splash, simplifying care for practical families. |
| Paired entrance planting |
Planted as a symmetrical pair on either side of a path or gate, its uniform height and form help frame the entrance. The repeated colour and scent give a composed, welcoming look that stays stylish throughout the season, suiting design-conscious owners. |
| Feature in cottage-style bed |
The warm, shifting tones from golden yellow to creamy pink blend well with classic cottage choices such as lavender, nepeta and soft pinks. This helps achieve a relaxed, romantic look using only a few plants, making it manageable for cottage-garden enthusiasts. |
| Raised bed on heavier soils |
In areas with heavier clay, a raised bed with improved drainage supports healthier roots and longer life, particularly valuable for a premium, own-root hybrid tea. This considered planting approach helps the rose adapt and stabilise, appealing to planning-oriented gardeners. |
| Large container by the house |
In a 40–50 litre container with quality compost, watering and feeding are easier to control, and the plant can give concentrated colour and scent near doors, patios or balconies. This contained layout supports careful disease monitoring, useful for space-limited urban residents. |
Styling ideas
- COTTAGE TRIO – Plant three roses in a loose triangle with Erigeron and soft blue catmint for a relaxed, scented front-garden look – ideal for lovers of informal cottage charm.
- FORMAL PAIR – Place one rose either side of a gate or path, underplanted with low hedging or Ajuga, to frame the entrance with ordered structure and perfume – suited to neat, design-aware homeowners.
- SCENTED PATIO – Grow a single plant in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing Mexican daisy at the rim to soften edges and maximise fragrance by the seating area – perfect for balcony and patio gardeners.
- MIXED BORDER – Combine with pastel salvias, soft grasses and rock cress in a narrow border, using the rose as the vertical accent among looser textures – good for beginners wanting easy harmony.
- CUTTING ROW – Line several plants in a sunny side bed, keeping the front edge for herbs or edging plants, to provide straight stems and repeat blooms for vases – appealing to home floristry fans.
Technical cultivar profile
| Characteristic | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the NIRPARFUM collection, registered as ADAelseize and marketed as Repubblica Di San Marino NIRPARFUM ADAelseize for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Michel Adam for NIRP International in France, with registration in 2006 and garden introduction from 2008; parentage not disclosed by the breeder. |
| Awards and recognition |
Multiple international trial honours including Orléans Environmental Award and Silver medal, The Hague first class certificate, and Euroflora scent and hybrid tea awards in Genova. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush 85–115 cm tall and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles; forms a balanced, vertical accent in beds and borders. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals on mostly solitary stems; classic pointed buds and cut-rose form suitable for exhibition-style garden display and cutting. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm golden-yellow base with narrow carmine-red edging, fading to pale yellow with pink-cream margins; repeat-flowering, producing a generous second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with citrus and fruity notes; a scent-focused hybrid tea intended to perfume surrounding paths, seating areas and indoor arrangements. |
| Hip characteristics |
Sparse hip set; small, spherical red hips around 8–12 mm across may form late season, generally of minor ornamental impact compared with the blooms. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –23 to –21 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6a), but notably susceptible to powdery mildew and black spot, requiring regular protective care and good air movement. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; allow 40–65 cm spacing depending on use. Needs consistent feeding, watering and preventative spraying to maintain foliage and flower quality. |
REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO rewards attentive care with showy, fragrant blooms, excellent cutting quality and a long-lived, own-root bush; consider it if you are ready to invest a bit more time for standout results.
