Vibrant cherry-red base colour with cream-white stripes and spots. The striped pattern is uniquely arranged on each flower. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - sweet, fruity aroma
BEST IMPRESSION® – red-and-white tea-hybrid rose - Evers
If You would like a rose that looks instantly spectacular but still suits everyday family-garden care, BEST IMPRESSION® offers classic hybrid tea elegance in a compact, upright bush that fits beautifully into smaller Irish beds and borders. Its cherry-red and cream-white striped blooms are truly distinctive, each flower marbled in a slightly different way, so even a group of just 3–5 plants has strong impact from the very first season. Medium height and bushy growth make it naturally tidy and easy to place near paths, windows or front doors, while own-root plants settle in gradually and give stable, long-term structure without complicated pruning. The medium, sweet-fruity scent is pleasantly romantic on still evenings, and the rose thrives in typical Irish conditions where regular rain and heavier soils mean You simply take care with good drainage and basic feeding. Think of development over three seasons – roots in year one, bush in year two, then full ornamental value by year three – and You gain a dependable, long-lived centrepiece for your garden.
Freshly opened Best Impression® bloom with cherry-red petals and creamy-white stripes.
Best Impression® showing different opening phases side by side.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance
The striking cherry-red and cream-white striped blooms draw the eye from the street and create a welcoming first impression beside a doorway or path, ideal when You want strong colour and neat structure in a small space, especially for busy homeowners
Small specimen rose in mixed cottage-style border
Its bushy, upright habit and mid-green, slightly glossy foliage allow BEST IMPRESSION® to hold its own among perennials and grasses, giving a vertical accent without becoming overpowering in average family borders, suiting cottage-garden fans
Compact rose group of 3–5 plants in a flower bed
Planting a small group at the recommended spacing creates a cohesive block of marbled flowers and repeating colour waves through the season, giving a “designed” look with very simple planting steps, perfect for beginner gardeners
Cutting patch for home bouquets
The high-centred, exhibition-type blooms and sturdy stems are designed for cutting, so even a short row can supply elegant vase flowers, allowing You to enjoy the rose both in the garden and indoors, appreciated by flower arrangers
Feature rose in a sunny patio container
Grown in a minimum 40–50 litre pot with quality compost, the upright, medium-height plant makes a tidy container specimen, giving colour near seating areas without taking much floor space, an attractive option for balcony and patio owners
Structured edging along a path or driveway
Regular spacing along a path creates a low, formal edging that still feels romantic thanks to the striped flowers; the consistent height and bushy habit help keep the line clear and orderly, ideal for neat-front-garden lovers
Long-term planting for own-root reliability
As an own-root rose it forms its final bush shape on site and can rejuvenate from the base over the years, maintaining ornamental value without graft-related issues, a reassuring choice for low-maintenance planners
Family garden rose bed in wetter, heavier soils
When planted slightly raised with some coarse material mixed into the soil, this variety copes well with our moist climate and heavier ground, helping You avoid waterlogging problems common in Irish gardens with care for good drainage, suiting Irish-climate gardeners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE STRIPE BORDER – Combine BEST IMPRESSION® with lavender and catmint for a soft, romantic edge where the striped blooms pop against blue-purple drifts – ideal for cottage-style front gardens
MODERN RED-AND-WHITE FOCUS – Pair with white hydrangeas and silver Artemisia for a crisp, contemporary look that highlights the marbled petals – suited to clean-lined urban beds
SUMMER CUTTING CORNER – Plant a short row with Liatris and switchgrass behind for airy structure; You gain flowers for the vase and a pretty, easy-care view – perfect for home bouquet enthusiasts
PATIO ACCENT POT – Use one rose in a large terracotta container with trailing thyme and low rosemary, placing it by seating so You can enjoy the fruity scent – great for small patios and balconies
NEAT DRIVEWAY RHYTHM – Repeat single plants at regular intervals along a drive, underplanting with low alchemilla or hardy geraniums to soften the base – a good choice for tidy, welcoming approaches
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as TAN04247, marketed as BEST IMPRESSION® – red-and-white tea-hybrid rose - Evers; ARS exhibition name not recorded, collection and commercial group hybrid tea.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers at Rosen Tantau, Germany; breeding year 2004, introduced and registered in 2012, with Rosen Tantau as both breeding company and initial distributor.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright hybrid tea with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; height around 90–120 cm with a 45–65 cm spread, medium vigour and moderate prickliness on the stems.
Flower morphology
Very double, high-centred blooms in classic exhibition form, usually solitary on stems; medium-sized flowers with over 40 petals, remontant with a particularly abundant second flush in season.
Colour and phenology
Vibrant cherry-red base with cream-white stripes and spots; as blooms age the red softens to pink and white areas broaden, ending in a pastel, marbled look before petal fall, each flower uniquely patterned.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, sweet and fruity fragrance that is clearly noticeable at close range, adding sensory interest around paths, seating areas and cutting gardens without becoming overpowering in confined spaces.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is limited due to the very double blooms; if present, small ovoid orange-red hips about 8–13 mm across may form, generally of minor ornamental significance in normal garden use.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from standard preventive care in humid conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; medium maintenance, occasional plant protection advisable, particularly in damp seasons; spacing from 40–85 cm depending on use, density around 4–4.6 plants per m².
BEST IMPRESSION® gives eye-catching striped blooms, a compact, upright habit and reliable cutting flowers, while its own-root form supports long-term, stable growth in your garden, making it a thoughtful choice if You would like a dependable rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BEST IMPRESSION® – red-and-white tea-hybrid rose - Evers
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Vibrant cherry-red base colour with cream-white stripes and spots. The striped pattern is uniquely arranged on each flower.
Closed Bud:
Deep carmine red, with pale cream-white streaks at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
On a full cherry-red petal base, contrasting creamy-white stripes and flashes run through.
Full Bloom:
The red shade leans slightly towards pink, the white stripes become broader, and the overall appearance of the flower is marbled.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red tones fade to a pale pink, the cream‑white areas become more dominant, creating a soft pastel effect.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the cherry-red hue gradually fades to pink while the cream-white streaks broaden and become more dominant; before the petals fall a pastel, marbled overall effect develops.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; if produced, ovoid, orange‑red (RHS 41A) hips 8–13 mm in diameter are expected.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top 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.
