BERILL – red-yellow hybrid tea rose
If You dream of a striking focal rose that simply settles in and performs, BERILL is made for everyday Irish gardens. Its bushy, mid-sized habit keeps it manageable, ideal for smaller beds, front gardens and cottage-style borders where You want colour rather than complexity. Large, spherical blooms glow in a vivid two-tone blend of golden-yellow and red, holding their contrast as they open so the shrub looks lively even on grey days. Medium, fresh-fruity fragrance adds a pleasant surprise on the way to the door or patio. As an own-root plant, BERILL is naturally long-lived and regenerates well after pruning, building a stable, balanced shape that copes reliably with our cool summers and wet spells when drainage is reasonable. It repeats well, giving generous second flushes of bloom, yet remains easy to look after with only occasional deadheading. Plant, water and feed moderately, and over the first seasons it will mature from establishing roots into a full, confident garden presence.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden feature by the entrance |
BERILL’s eye-catching red-yellow, XL hybrid tea blooms create an immediate welcome beside your path or doorway, while its bushy, compact habit stays neat and easy to manage for busy homeowners and beginners |
| Small ornamental bed near the patio |
The medium-height, well-foliaged bush gives structure without overwhelming a small space, and its repeat flowering keeps the area colourful through summer, ideal for those who want a pretty view from the patio with little effort |
| Informal cottage-style border |
The warm, glowing two-tone flowers mix beautifully with perennials such as Rudbeckia or Liatris, bringing a romantic cottage feel while remaining straightforward to prune and feed, suiting relaxed gardeners who favour soft structure and colour |
| Mixed bed with lavender or herbs |
Pairing BERILL with Lavandula angustifolia or rosemary underlines its vibrant blooms and fresh, fruity scent, while the rose’s moderate care needs fit well where You already maintain herbs, perfect for practical gardeners who like harmony |
| Specimen rose in a large container |
Grown in a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, BERILL forms a dense, upright bush that flowers generously on balconies or paved areas, an excellent option for urban gardens where ground space is limited but You still want classic roses with impact |
| Small group planting of 3–5 bushes |
Planted at about 60 cm spacing, a group of BERILL creates a bold block of fiery colour and medium fragrance, with own-root plants knitting into a long-lasting, balanced planting perfect for families seeking a simple, unified rose display with longevity |
| Rose bed in heavier Irish soils |
In beds where You can improve drainage slightly, BERILL’s medium disease resistance and steady growth suit damp, breezy Irish weather with frequent rain, giving dependable flowers without intensive spraying, ideal for those in typical local climates and conditions |
| Cutting patch for home bouquets |
The solitary, XL, long-stemmed blooms are ideal for cutting, holding their colour contrast and fresh-fruity fragrance in the vase, so You can enjoy garden-grown flowers indoors, appealing to home decorators and gift-givers who appreciate personal, fragrant arrangements |
Decorating ideas
- Doorstep Welcome – Plant BERILL by the front path with low lavender edging for a scented welcome and tidy structure – ideal for homeowners who want a smart yet easy-care entrance.
- Cottage Glow – Combine BERILL with Rudbeckia and airy grasses to echo rural cottage borders, the warm red-yellow flowers lighting up looser planting – perfect for fans of relaxed, romantic gardens.
- Patio Centrepiece – Grow one BERILL in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme for scent and softness – suited to small patios and balconies needing a single, strong focal point.
- Sunset Strip – Line a short bed with 3–5 BERILL bushes, filling gaps with low catmint to create a glowing “sunset” ribbon – good for families who like bold colour with straightforward upkeep.
- Cutting Corner – Reserve a sunny corner bed for BERILL and a few Liatris spires, giving tall stems and striking blooms for vases – ideal for creative gardeners who enjoy arranging their own garden flowers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
BERILL – red-yellow hybrid tea rose, Hybrid Tea group, trade name Berill Hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA; cultivar discovered by pharmaROSA, exhibition category not specified, registered cultivar name not recorded. |
| Origin and breeding |
Hybrid tea discovered by pharmaROSA, breeding year France 2018; parentage and breeding institution not documented; initially distributed by PharmaRosa Ltd. (Hungary) for garden and cut-flower use. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, upright shrub reaching approximately 80–105 cm in height and 60–85 cm spread; dense mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems, forming a solid, medium-sized garden rose. |
| Flower morphology |
Hybrid tea type with XL, solitary flowers on long stems; double, 26–39 petals, spherical to pompom form; remontant habit with a strong second flush, though spent blooms usually benefit from manual deadheading. |
| Colour and phenology |
Striking bi-colour; golden-yellow to orange centre with fire-red petal edges; contrast remains as flowers open, softening to butter-yellow and cream; colour retention moderate, giving a warm, glowing effect in the bed. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, fresh, fruity fragrance noticeable near the plant and on cut stems; suitable for scented paths, patios and home bouquets without being overpowering in smaller, enclosed outdoor areas. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose-hip set generally slight due to full, double flowers; occasional small, spherical, bright-red hips 8–12 mm in diameter may form, contributing modest seasonal interest in late season if not deadheaded. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b); disease resistance medium overall with good black-spot resistance, moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust; heat and drought tolerance moderate with watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; suitable for beds, borders, specimens, containers of at least 40–50 litres, and cutting gardens; spacing 50–90 cm depending on use; occasional plant protection and regular deadheading recommended. |
BERILL – red-yellow hybrid tea rose offers showy two-tone blooms, medium fragrance and a compact habit on long-lived, regenerating own-root plants, fitting effortlessly into everyday Irish gardens if You would like a reliable, easy-care rose.
