LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun
LARA™ brings a warm, golden glow to your garden with classic hybrid tea elegance and a reassuringly easy nature. Bred by Marco Braun, this upright, bushy rose forms a tidy, medium-sized shrub that slips neatly into front beds and smaller borders without overwhelming the space. The semi-double blooms open a rich golden yellow, softening to buttery-cream edges as they age, so You enjoy a living colour gradient on the bush for weeks. Its mild, traditional fragrance is pleasantly gentle, making it ideal near seating areas and paths where strong scent might be too much. With proven resistance to common fungal diseases, it keeps its dark, glossy foliage looking healthy even in our damp, Atlantic-influenced Irish climate where roses can struggle with persistent rain and humidity. Own-root plants like this establish steadily and are naturally long-lived, regrowing from their own base if ever cut back hard, so Your investment feels reassuringly secure over the years. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two on shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental value, giving You a dependable, low-fuss rose that quietly earns its place in the family garden.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden feature by the doorway |
LARA™’s upright, medium-height bush form and restrained spread create a neat, welcoming accent without blocking windows or pathways, giving reliable “front-of-house” structure that stays easy to keep in shape for the busy beginner |
| Compact rose group (3–5 plants) in a small border |
Planted at 60 cm spacing, a small group quickly reads as a unified golden-yellow block, ideal for bringing order and impact to shorter borders where You want a simple, repeat-flowering structure rather than complex planting schemes for the time-pressed gardener |
| Low-maintenance mixed bed in a damp Irish climate |
Strong resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust helps LARA™ keep its glossy foliage clean, making it a reassuring choice for wetter gardens where fungal problems are common and You prefer plants that simply cope in changeable weather for the practical homeowner |
| Cutting patch for home bouquets |
The large, classic hybrid tea blooms with a defined centre and long, straight stems are ideal for cutting, so a modest planting can supply vases of golden flowers indoors without compromising the look of the shrub outdoors for the home flower-lover |
| Sunny patio in a large container |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, LARA™ forms a compact, upright bush that delivers colour close to seating and doors, giving You a flexible, moveable feature for terraces and small paved spaces where ground-planting is limited for the balcony gardener |
| Cottage-style border with herbs and perennials |
Its rich golden-yellow blooms combine beautifully with dwarf marjoram, thyme and Arends’ saxifrage, creating an easy-care, slightly romantic cottage feel without demanding intensive pruning or specialist care routines for the country-style enthusiast |
| Family garden where children play nearby |
The mild, non-intrusive fragrance and tidy habit make it pleasant around lawns and play areas, offering colour and a traditional rose feel without overwhelming scent or sprawling growth that would need constant cutting back for the family gardener |
| Long-term, low-fuss structural rose in a main bed |
As an own-root shrub, LARA™ matures into a stable, balanced plant that can be rejuvenated from its own base if ever cut back, giving long service as part of the permanent framework of the garden without frequent replacement for the long-term planner |
Decorating ideas
- Golden Welcome – Plant LARA™ on either side of your front path with low thyme at its feet to frame the entrance in warm yellow and soft fragrance – ideal for homeowners wanting a tidy, inviting frontage.
- Cottage Glow – Combine LARA™ with Arends’ saxifrage and other soft pink or white perennials for a relaxed, cottage-style border that still reads as orderly and easy to maintain – perfect for lovers of romantic, informal gardens.
- Patio Centrepiece – Use a single LARA™ in a 40–50 litre container with trailing herbs around the rim to create a compact focal point that flowers repeatedly beside your seating area – suited to small patios and balconies.
- Sunny Cutting Corner – Group three to five plants in a sunny bed to form a mini cutting patch, giving a steady supply of golden stems for vases while keeping the border looking full – great for those who enjoy arranging flowers at home.
- Family-Friendly Border – Mix LARA™ with low-evergreen herbs and neat grasses along a lawn edge for a structured but soft look that resists disease and needs minimal intervention – ideal for busy families wanting colour with little fuss.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, trade name LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun. Collection and commercial group: Hybrid tea. Cultivar name meaning: female given name. Registered cultivar name and ARS exhibition name not recorded. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Marco Braun, breeding year 2012. Parentage is not known. Breeding company, introduction year and registration year are not documented; introduced to the market as a premium bronze-rated garden rose. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright, bushy hybrid tea with moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage. Height typically 95–130 cm, spread 50–70 cm. Moderately thorny shoots; suited to single, group and border planting with recommended spacings by use. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals, large flower size (approximately 2.75–3.95 inches). Classic cup shape with a pronounced, medium-high centre; generally borne singly on stems, repeat flowering with an abundant second flush. |
| Colour and phenology |
Rich golden-yellow base with a delicate amber hue. Buds open deep yellow with greenish-gold tones, then lighten to buttery yellow and creamy-yellow edges. Colour fading is moderate, with good retention and a uniform deep yellow at full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, non-intrusive fragrance with a classic rose character. Pleasant close up without dominating surrounding planting, making it suitable for seating areas, entrances and mixed borders where a gentle perfume is preferred. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Forms ellipsoidal, red rose hips in moderate quantities, around 12–18 mm across. Hips develop after flowering if spent blooms are not removed, adding a late-season accent and modest wildlife value in autumn and early winter. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Good garden performance with documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA zone 6b, suitable for most Irish garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in a sunny, well-drained position with fertile soil. Recommended spacing: 60 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm for solitary specimens. Plant 2.8–3.2 plants/m² depending on layout; suitable for 40–50 litre containers. |
LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun offers rich golden blooms, reliable disease resistance and long-lived own-root growth that settles into your garden with minimal fuss, making it a reassuring choice if You want a classic rose that simply works.
