Intense, saturated golden-yellow tone, resistant to fading. - hybrid tea rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - aroma description not available
– Award-winning hybrid tea with proven show record
– Large, elegant golden-yellow blooms all season
– Colour holds very well, minimal fading in sun
– Upright habit, ideal for borders and specimens
– Good winter hardiness down to USDA zone 5b
– Special feature: Excellent, long-stemmed blooms for cutting and indoor display.
Open to feedback – Balanced garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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Sunblest – golden hybrid tea rose for easy, lasting impact
Sunlit petals in a rich golden-yellow make Sunblest an ideal choice when you want a reliable, upright accent rose that looks composed in a small family garden without demanding constant attention. Bred by Tantau, it forms a neat, medium-height bush that is simple to place in borders, by paths or near the front door, bringing a classic hybrid tea shape with long-stemmed, solitary flowers that are equally at home in the vase. Colour retention is notably stable, so blooms hold their deep, cheerful tone even in brighter weather, while the plant’s hardy constitution copes well with typical British winters and breezier, cooler sites, provided the soil is reasonably drained in wetter, heavier conditions with persistent wind and rain. As an own-root rose, it builds a balanced, well-anchored structure over time, helping it to recover if cut back more firmly and to give you steady flowering across many years with comparatively low day-to-day tasks. In practice, that means you can plant Sunblest, keep up with basic watering and feeding, and enjoy dependable performance as it settles into its permanent spot. Within a typical development arc of the first year focusing on roots, the second on bushy shoots and the third on full ornamental value, this rose becomes a long-term feature that suits both simple, tidy layouts and more relaxed cottage-style mixes, adding a consistently warm focal point close to your home where you see it every day.
Close-up of Sunblest’s moderately thorny stems.
Sunblest hybrid tea rose with glossy mid-green foliage.
Sunblest in a 2-litre pot, shown in sales condition.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point by the path or gate
Sunblest’s upright, medium-height habit makes it easy to position as a single focal plant that stays within scale for typical front gardens, giving clear hybrid tea blooms on long stems without overwhelming the space; ideal for homeowners.
Small mixed border with perennials and grasses
Its moderately dense, mid-green foliage and neat structure allow you to weave it into cottage-style mixes with plants like dwarf box and airy grasses, creating a calm, balanced picture that still feels manageable for beginners.
Compact cut-flower corner near the house
The long-stemmed, solitary flowers are well suited to cutting, so one to three plants can serve as a practical source of golden-yellow blooms for the vase while remaining straightforward to prune and care for for creative-gardeners.
Sunny terrace in a large container (40–50 litres+)
Planted in a generous pot with good drainage, Sunblest forms a stable, own-root bush that can be moved or repositioned as the garden evolves, offering colour close to seating areas with simple seasonal upkeep for urban-gardeners.
Small group planting in a family back garden
A group of three to five plants at recommended spacing creates a coherent, tidy block of colour that is easy to mow and work around, bringing reliable flowering without complex border design choices for busy-families.
Low-maintenance, classic yellow accent in a cottage scheme
The pure, deep golden-yellow holds its tone well and fades only slightly, so it reads clearly among pastel perennials and traditional cottage plants, providing a stable colour note season after season for style-conscious-owners.
Resilient structure plant for exposed, windy plots
Good winter hardiness and a balanced, own-root framework help the plant stay well anchored and recover from pruning in sites that are open to weather, as long as heavier soils are given reasonable drainage for coastal-gardeners.
Easy-care specimen for evolving long-term plantings
With regular but uncomplicated feeding and watering, Sunblest gradually builds a long-lived, well-shaped bush that adapts to your garden’s soil and routine, giving dependable flowering as your planting plan matures for long-term-planners.
Styling ideas
Golden-centre-stage – place Sunblest by a front path with dwarf box edging to frame its upright form and bright blooms – suitable for homeowners wanting a classic, tidy welcome.
Cottage-contrast – mix with soft pink and white perennials and feathery grasses to let the strong yellow flowers act as warm highlights – ideal for cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Cutting-corner – plant three bushes together near the back door for easy access to long-stemmed flowers for the house – perfect for those who like fresh, home-grown arrangements.
Pot-companion – grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre container paired with low, trailing herbs for scent and texture – appealing to balcony and terrace gardeners.
Balanced-border – repeat Sunblest at intervals along a narrow bed with simple groundcover between plants for a composed, easy-care rhythm – suited to beginners seeking order without fuss.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose Sunblest; registered as ‘Sunblest’, ARS exhibition name Sunblest; commercial designation Sunblest hybrid tea rose; part of the hybrid tea rose group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. at Rosen Tantau, Germany, from an unlabelled seedling × ‘King’s Ransom’; introduced and registered in 1970 as a garden and exhibition hybrid tea.
Awards and recognition
Tokyo Gold Medal, Japan Rose Concours 1971; Gold Star of the South Pacific and National Rose Trial Ground Winner, New Zealand Rose Trial Grounds 1973.
Growth and structural characteristics
Medium-height upright bush, around 85–115 cm tall and 55–75 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning is weak, so spent blooms need removing.
Flower morphology
Large, double, solitary hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals; pronounced cupped form on medium-height stems; remontant, with abundant second flush and good suitability for cutting and showing.
Colour data and phenology
Intense golden-yellow flowers, ARS DY, RHS 14A–14B; buds vivid yellow with slight green tinge; colour holds well with only slight fading, maintaining a rich, sunlit appearance throughout flowering.
Fragrance and aroma
Very faintly scented hybrid tea; fragrance is barely noticeable and not the main feature, making this cultivar chosen primarily for colour, form and garden performance rather than perfume.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding a discrete late-season detail without strongly influencing the plant’s overall garden effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; prefers regular watering in dry spells and a sunny position.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 45 cm apart for mass, 40 cm for hedging, 70 cm as specimens; medium maintenance, with routine feeding, pruning and occasional disease checks advised.
Sunblest offers rich golden flowers, a neat upright habit and reliable hardiness in an own-root form that settles for years of easy enjoyment, making it a thoughtful choice for a lasting family garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SUNBLEST – yellow tea-hybrid rose - Tantau
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Tokyo Gold Medal – Japan Rose Concours (1971); Gold Star of the South Pacific – New Zealand Rose Trial Ground (1973); National Rose Trial Ground Winner – New Zealand Rose Trial Ground (1973)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility mean it attracts few pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double-flowered blooms and less accessible stamens make it of limited appeal to pollinators; it is primarily an ornamental variety.
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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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
