CHARLIE CHAPLIN™ – peach-yellow hybrid tea rose – TSCHaka
If You would like a rose that combines film-star glamour with everyday reliability, CHARLIE CHAPLIN™ is a beautifully simple choice for Irish family gardens. Its upright, tidy habit keeps beds looking orderly without constant pruning, while the warm peach-yellow blooms open on long, straight stems that are perfect for cutting into vases at home. Semi-double flowers with a gently fruity scent appear in waves through the season, offering a plentiful second flush for lasting colour. As an own-root, 2-litre plant, it settles in steadily, forming its long-lived framework and coping well with our damp air and the challenges of a humid climate with fungal pressure. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two on stronger shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental value. Medium disease resistance and good winter hardiness help keep care straightforward, while the plant’s balanced size fits neatly into small borders, cottage-style beds and sunny front gardens, making garden planning refreshingly easy.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Sunny front garden focal point |
Upright, compact growth and dense, glossy foliage keep the plant looking neat beside paths and driveways, while peach-yellow blooms read clearly from the street, giving You an easy front-garden highlight without complicated shaping, ideal for the busy homeowner |
| Small border in a family garden |
Its 65–90 cm height and 40–60 cm spread sit comfortably in smaller beds, leaving space for perennials while still delivering presence, so You can frame play lawns and patios with colour that does not outgrow the space, reassuring for new gardeners |
| Cutting patch or cutting row |
High-centred, exhibition-style flowers on good stems are ideal for home-cut bouquets; regular picking encourages further buds, turning even a short row into a steady source of vases through summer, enjoyable for creative flower-arranging enthusiasts |
| Coastal or exposed but warm sites |
Good heat tolerance and resilient structure help it perform on brighter, breezy plots where sun exposure is high, while own-root resilience supports recovery after weather stress, offering peace of mind for coastal garden owners |
| Low-effort, long-term planting scheme |
Own-root plants rebuild from their base, maintaining shape and flowering over many years with simple annual pruning and feeding, so the rose can mature with Your garden rather than needing frequent replacement, attractive for time-poor householders |
| Mixed cottage-style bed |
The peach-yellow colouring blends gently with soft blues, creams and silvers, pairing well with perennials like artemisia or heuchera to create a romantic, slightly informal look that still feels tidy enough for small gardens, appealing to cottage-garden lovers |
| Family garden with moderate maintenance |
Medium disease resistance, plus good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew, means a reasonably healthy plant under typical care, with occasional checks and light plant protection enough for reliable flowering, manageable for practical garden managers |
| Patio tub or large container near the house |
Its controlled size suits a 40–50 litre container by a sunny doorway or terrace, and own-root stability helps it adapt to limited soil volume, even where drainage must cope with a wet, changeable climate and increased humidity, convenient for small-space gardeners |
Decorating ideas
- Warm Welcome Border – Line a short front path with CHARLIE CHAPLIN™ and low heucheras for a peach-and-bronze ribbon of colour that stays neat and welcoming – ideal for busy families wanting a smart entrance.
- Cottage Harmony Mix – Combine this rose with silvery Artemisia ludoviciana and soft lavender for a breezy, romantic cottage look that still feels ordered – perfect for rural homeowners who like gentle, traditional style.
- Patio Feature Tub – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre container, underplant with trailing purple ice plant, and enjoy easy colour by the back door – great for small urban gardens and renters needing movable impact.
- Cutting Corner Row – Set a short row along a sunny fence and interplant with annuals for a steady supply of vase-worthy blooms – suited to hobby florists who enjoy arranging their own home-grown flowers.
- Family-Friendly Play Border – Place a small group of roses at the back of a low border, with soft perennials in front, to frame lawns without overwhelming play space – useful for families wanting colour around active areas.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose; registered as TSCHaka, marketed as CHARLIE CHAPLIN™ hybrid tea rose. Belongs to the Hybrid Tea group, suitable for garden and exhibition use as a cut-flower type. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Ernest Tschanz, Roseraies Tschanz SA, Switzerland. Breeding year 1989, registered 1989 and introduced in 1990, distributed initially by Roseraies Hauser according to available information. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright hybrid tea with dense, mid-green, glossy foliage. Typical height 65–90 cm, spread 40–60 cm, moderately thorny canes; forms a tidy bush suited to beds, borders and specimen planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with 13–25 petals, borne mainly singly on stems. Large flowers (approximately 7–10 cm), pointed buds and classic cut-rose form, remontant with a plentiful second flush. |
| Colour and phenology |
Peach-yellow flowers with a rich apricot centre and paler outer petals. Buds deep orange-peach, lightening to creamy yellow and soft peach tones as they open; colour retention medium under garden conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, restrained scent with a peachy, fruity character. Not overpowering near seating areas, yet noticeable at close range; suitable for gardeners who prefer a gentle, unobtrusive fragrance profile. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Forms spherical hips 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red when ripe. Produced in moderate quantities, adding late-season interest and occasional food value for birds in established plantings. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Medium overall disease resistance; resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, medium against rust; good heat tolerance on warm sites. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil. Space at 35 cm for mass planting, 30 cm for hedging, 55 cm as specimen. Suited for borders, specimen use and cutting; maintenance moderate with occasional plant protection. |
CHARLIE CHAPLIN™ offers reliable, remontant peach-yellow blooms, a compact upright habit and cut-worthy flowers, while its own-root form supports long-term resilience and easy upkeep, making it a reassuring choice if You are planning a new rose.
