Burning Love® – red hybrid tea rose
If You dream of a romantic, reliable rose that suits typical Irish gardens, Burning Love® offers vivid scarlet-red blooms on a compact, bushy plant that fits neatly into front beds and smaller borders, even where humidity and fungal problems are common. Its naturally tidy growth makes it easy to place, while the semi-double, goblet-shaped flowers repeat well through the season and carry a noticeable classic rose scent. This own-root plant settles in gradually, building roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full ornamental impact by year three, so You can enjoy a long-term feature rather than a short-lived display. Glossy dark foliage provides a handsome backdrop to the blooms, which keep their colour remarkably stable as they open. Burning Love® works in beds or larger pots and can be grouped into low, formal rows or used as a glowing accent, giving You dependable flowering without demanding expert care.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point beside the entrance path |
The compact, bushy habit stays naturally tidy, so it is easy to position near paths and doorways without constant clipping, creating a welcoming scarlet-red highlight that suits busy homeowners and beginners |
| Small mixed border in a family back garden |
Repeat flowering with generous second flushes keeps colour returning between perennials, giving steady interest through the season without complicated pruning plans, ideal for time-poor, hobby-focused gardeners |
| Coastal or exposed suburban garden bed |
Good resistance to common fungal diseases supports healthy foliage even in a damp, wind-prone setting where fungal pressure is high, reassuring those in wetter, Atlantic-influenced areas and cautious first-time planters |
| Low, formal row along a drive or path |
The even height and dense structure allow close spacing for a low hedge effect, giving a structured look that is straightforward to maintain and works for anyone wanting neat, traditional edging without advanced skills |
| Feature rose in a large patio container |
Its moderate size suits deep, 40–50 litre containers, where glossy foliage and vivid blooms deliver a classic rose look on balconies or paved areas, fitting urban households wanting easy-care colour close to home |
| Cutting patch for home flower arrangements |
The long-stemmed, exhibition-style hybrid tea blooms provide striking stems for vases, so You can cut flowers regularly while the plant reblooms, pleasing home decorators and younger enthusiasts |
| Romantic cottage-style planting with perennials |
The fiery red flowers combine beautifully with blues and soft pinks, and its own-root stamina supports long-term plantings, which suits those building a characterful, lived-in cottage garden look for their family homeowners |
| Garden where long-term structure is important |
The own-root plant adapts gradually to soil and care, forming a stable bush that can regenerate from its own base over time, ideal for people who want a durable, low-fuss framework rather than short-term displays |
Decorating ideas
- COTTAGE RIBBON – weave Burning Love® through a border with pink lupins and daisies for a relaxed, old-fashioned lane-side feel – ideal for rural families and cottage-garden fans
- DRIVEWAY EDGE – plant a low row along the drive, underplanted with catmint, to create a tidy, colourful welcome that is simple to clip and enjoy – perfect for busy commuters
- PATIO SHOWPIECE – use one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme for scent and texture – great for apartment dwellers with a sunny terrace
- EVENING SCENT CORNER – group 3 plants near a seating area with lavender and rosemary so the medium fragrance and strong colour stand out on summer evenings – suited to small family gardens
- RED AND BLUE CONTRAST – mix with blue globe thistle and ornamental grasses for a bold, modern contrast that still feels natural – appealing to design-conscious homeowners
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Burning Love® hybrid tea rose, registered cultivar name Burning Love, hybrid tea group; exhibition hybrid tea suitable for cutting as well as garden use; unregistered with ARS but traded widely under this name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. at Rosen Tantau, Germany in 1956 from ‘Fanal’ × ‘Crimson Glory’; introduced in 1957, first distributed by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in Australia as a scarlet-red hybrid tea for gardens and cutting. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, upright shrub reaching around 70–95 cm in height with a 40–60 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles; forms a compact, structural bush suitable for beds, low hedging and medium containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals, large goblet to cupped form on clusters; bloom size typically 7–10 cm; remontant habit providing a good second flush of flowers in suitable conditions through the growing season. |
| Colour and phenology |
Intense, uniform scarlet-red colour from bud to full bloom; dark, velvety red buds open to fiery red petals with slightly lighter edges, excellent colour retention and only minor lightening or deepening as the flowers age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible scent with a classic rose character and a slightly sweet note; noticeable both in the garden and when used as a cut flower indoors, especially in still, warm weather conditions. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces moderate quantities of ovoid orange-red hips, around 10–14 mm in diameter; hips add seasonal interest in late summer and autumn and may attract wildlife where not all spent flowers are removed. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance generally moderate with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, but only moderate tolerance of rust, so occasional protection may be needed. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or light partial shade; maintenance moderate, with regular feeding, deadheading and occasional plant protection; spacing from 35–55 cm depending on use and planting density up to 9.4 plants/m². |
Burning Love® offers compact, bushy growth, repeat scarlet-red flowering and adaptable own-root longevity that suits Irish family gardens and containers, so You can plant confidently and decide if it is the right fit for Your space.
