ANIKA™ – golden-yellow hybrid tea rose - Haschke
If You are looking for a rose that feels at home in typical Irish weather and copes well with humidity and unpredictable showers, ANIKA™ is a compact hybrid tea that slips easily into an average family garden. Its medium-height, upright habit and modest 30–45 cm spread keep beds looking orderly, so You can enjoy structure without constant clipping. The semi-double, high-centred blooms bring a classic cut-rose elegance to small borders and front gardens, while their golden-yellow tones soften gently to buttery pastel shades as they age, giving ongoing colour without harsh glare. Remontant flowering provides a generous second flush, supporting a reliable show through the season when partnered with simple feeding and deadheading. As an own-root, 2-litre plant it settles steadily, forming its long-lived bush shape in Your soil and climate over time. In Year 1 it concentrates on roots, Year 2 on stronger shoots, and by Year 3 You can expect its full ornamental value with minimal fuss.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point near the doorway |
The upright, compact growth habit keeps ANIKA™ tidy beside paths and entrances, giving a neat vertical accent that does not overwhelm smaller Irish front gardens, ideal for a busy homeowner seeking an elegant but manageable welcome rose for their family |
| Small border in a sunny family back garden |
Preferring a sunny position, this medium-height hybrid tea fits perfectly into modest borders, adding height without casting heavy shade, so it combines well with perennials while remaining easy to reach for light pruning and feeding, well suited to the occasional gardener beginner |
| Cutting patch for home-grown vase flowers |
The high-centred, pointed-budded blooms are classic cut-rose type, produced singly on stems of useful length for indoor arrangements, allowing You to pick your own golden-yellow roses without needing a specialist rose garden, an attractive option for those who enjoy simple home floristry enthusiasts |
| Pollinator-friendly corner in a cottage-style bed |
Semi-double flowers with visible stamens offer moderate support to bees and other insects, working well when combined with herbs and cottage perennials, a gentle way to add wildlife value alongside ornamental colour for nature-aware gardeners pollinator-fans |
| Small rose group of 3–5 plants in front of a hedge |
Planting ANIKA™ as a small group at the recommended spacing creates a harmonious, medium-height ribbon of colour that is easy to maintain, giving a structured but not formal look in average-sized gardens, appealing to those wanting order without complexity planners |
| Family garden border with wet, heavy soil improved for drainage |
Once drainage is improved, this own-root hybrid tea adapts gradually to heavier Irish soils and regular rainfall, forming a balanced bush over time despite persistent moisture and fungal pressure common in the local climate, reassuring for gardeners in damp areas coastal |
| Large container on a sunny patio or balcony |
In a 40–50 litre container with quality compost, the compact spread and upright form make ANIKA™ easy to manage on patios, balconies, or paved front gardens, bringing a classic rose look to smaller outdoor rooms for those limited to container gardening urbanites |
| Long-term structural rose in a mixed perennial bed |
The own-root, medium-maintenance plant settles into its final position and shape over the years, offering repeat flowering and stable ornamental value with moderate care, making it a dependable backbone rose in mixed plantings for time-conscious garden owners householders |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Glow – Combine ANIKA™ with chives and coneflowers for a relaxed, pollinator-aware cottage strip beside a lawn – ideal for families who enjoy a soft, wildlife-friendly look
- Golden Gateway – Plant a pair of ANIKA™ flanking the front path with low sedum at their feet to create a neat yet warm welcome – suited to homeowners who value order with a romantic touch
- Patio Centrepiece – Grow ANIKA™ in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme to highlight its compact, upright form – perfect for balcony or courtyard gardeners wanting easy, classic colour
- Sunny Border Rhythm – Repeat small groups of ANIKA™ through a sunny border between lavender and rosemary for a flowing, structured line of golden blooms – aimed at those planning simple but smart garden layouts
- Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny bed edge to ANIKA™ with low annuals in front, giving ready-made stems for indoor vases – great for creative gardeners who like decorating the house with their own flowers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose group; registered as PLAhasdor, trade name ANIKA™. American Rose Society exhibition name Anika. Part of the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root range for garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Haschke in Germany, breeding year 1987. Parentage not recorded. Introduced and originally distributed by Pflanzen-Kontor in Germany; selected for decorative garden and cutting use. |
| Growth and structure |
Medium-height, upright hybrid tea, around 70–95 cm tall with a 30–45 cm spread. Moderately dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage; moderately thorny stems. Best effect in sunny, well-prepared sites. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double blooms with approximately 13–25 petals, high-centred and pointed in the classic cut-rose style. Flowers are medium sized, typically borne singly on stems, with a generous repeating second flush. |
| Colour and phenology |
Flowers open in a rich golden-yellow that gradually softens to pastel butter yellow with creamy centres. Outer petals lighten slightly at full bloom. Colour retention is medium, giving a warm, evolving display through the season. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very faint fragrance with a light rosy character, generally barely noticeable in the garden. Chosen more for its colour impact and classic flower form than for strong scent, but still pleasant at close range. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical rose hips, about 8–12 mm in diameter. Hips mature to an orange-red colour, adding a quiet decorative note and seasonal interest later in the year. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; Swedish zone 3; USDA 6b). Disease resistance rated medium for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring occasional monitoring and standard rose care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Recommended spacings: about 35 cm for mass planting, 30 cm for informal hedging, 60 cm as a specimen. Medium maintenance; responds well to basic feeding, pruning and deadheading. |
ANIKA™ offers compact upright growth, warm golden-yellow hybrid tea blooms and reliable repeat flowering on a long-lived, own-root plant that adapts well to your garden, making it a reassuring choice if you would like an easy rose to live with.
