RÉMY MARTIN® – orange hybrid tea rose - Royon
If You dream of a rose that looks luxurious yet remains reassuringly reliable, RÉMY MARTIN® is a tall, upright hybrid tea that brings warm copper‑orange blooms to Irish gardens with minimal fuss. Its high‑centred, exhibition‑style flowers are borne on strong stems, perfect when You would like to cut a few for the vase without stripping the garden. In smaller front gardens it forms a dense, dark‑green backdrop that makes each bloom seem luminous, while its mild, sweet fragrance adds a gentle note rather than overwhelming nearby seating areas. As an own‑root plant it settles in securely and can regenerate from its base, giving You a long‑lived, stable shrub that copes well with our cool, wet spells and heavier soils where drainage has been improved. Over the first three years it focuses on roots, then shoots, then full ornamental value, so Your investment in this elegant, enduring rose quietly grows into the garden without demanding complicated care.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden focal shrub |
The tall, upright habit and dense dark‑green foliage give a clear vertical accent that reads well from the street, ideal beside a doorway or bay window where its rich orange flowers stand out even on grey days, for beginners and busy homeowners |
| Cutting corner near the patio |
High‑centred, long‑stemmed blooms make it excellent for cutting without sacrificing garden impact, so You can enjoy elegant, copper‑orange roses indoors while the plant quickly remonts and refills with fresh buds, for home florists and gift‑givers |
| Small group of 3 in a mixed border |
Planted in a loose triangle, three bushes give a generous flush of colour and a plentiful second flowering, weaving warm tones through perennials and grasses without needing complex pruning plans, for romantic cottage‑style gardeners |
| Narrow side bed or boundary strip |
The medium width and upright structure make it well suited to tighter beds along drives or paths, forming a neat rose line that is easy to underplant and maintain once established, for owners of compact urban plots |
| Feature rose in a large container |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage it becomes a movable statement plant for sunny terraces or front steps, providing structured height and repeat blooms without taking over valuable ground space, for balcony and patio gardeners |
| Sunny bed with improved heavy soil |
This own‑root rose forms a durable framework that settles progressively into your soil, rewarding consistent watering and feeding by building a long‑lived shrub that copes well where heavier, moisture‑retentive ground has been thoughtfully improved, for gardeners on Irish clay |
| Low‑spray family flower bed |
With moderate disease resistance it performs well under a breathable, low‑chemical regime when spaced correctly and given air circulation, suiting families who prefer simple hygiene pruning over frequent spraying, for eco‑conscious households |
| Year‑round structural accent |
The strong framework and dense foliage give garden presence even between flowering flushes, maturing over the first three years from root‑building to full ornamental value while coping well with our cool, damp spells, for long‑term planners |
Decorating ideas
- Glowing Cottage Welcome – Plant one by the front gate with lavender and catmint to frame the path in soft blues and glowing orange blooms – for lovers of relaxed cottage entrances
- Sunset Cutting Patch – Combine a small group with Crocosmia and airy grasses in a sunny corner, giving sunset‑coloured stems to cut without leaving gaps in the border – for home florists who like easy bouquets
- Formal Front Bed – Use a single specimen in a clipped box or low rosemary edge for a clean, structured look that still feels warm and inviting – for neat, low‑maintenance front gardens
- Terrace Statement Pot – Grow it in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme and violas so the warm blooms rise above a soft carpet of colour – for patio and balcony decorators
- Warm Toned Mixed Border – Thread RÉMY MARTIN® between blue Ceanothus and pale hydrangeas to balance cool and warm hues in one long, easy‑care border – for colour‑conscious family gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose; registered as STARqueli, traded as Rémy Martin® Hybrid tea rose STARqueli; ARS exhibition name Magic Lantern; hybrid tea, grandiflora type for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Sport of the cultivar ‘Gold Medal’, bred by René Royon in France (breeding year 1993); introduced in 1994 and distributed by Bear Creek Gardens, Inc., with US Plant Patent PP 8861 granted the same year. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Princess of Show (American Rose Society) with the East Bay Rose Society in 1999; multiple Court of Show and Court of Honor placings at American regional rose shows during the 2000–2001 exhibition seasons. |
| Growth and structure |
Strong, upright shrub 140–180 cm tall and 80–120 cm wide, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage (RHS 137A) and moderate thorns, forming a substantial, structural rose suitable for beds, hedging and specimen planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high‑centred hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, usually carried singly or in small clusters of up to five per stem; classic pointed buds and a presentation suited to both cutting and exhibition‑style garden display. |
| Colour and phenology |
Closed buds deep orange with a golden sheen; freshly opened flowers vivid copper‑orange within, paler and golden outside; maturing to peach‑pink tones; colour lightens in strong sun and remains richer in cooler spells; remontant with a strong second flush. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, softly sweet fragrance that complements its warm colouring without dominating nearby seating or windows; pleasant at close range but not overpowering, making it suitable for paths, doors and smaller outdoor spaces. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip set generally limited due to the very double flower form; occasional small ellipsoid hips 10–14 mm across may form, coloured orange‑red (RHS 43B), adding modest autumn interest without significant self‑seeding. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3); tolerates summer heat with regular watering; moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from basic hygiene and good air circulation. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in a sunny, well‑drained position at 55–65 cm spacing, or 100 cm as a specimen; plant 2.4–2.7 per m² for mass effect; medium maintenance with some dead‑heading and occasional plant protection, ideal for beds, hedges and cutting gardens. |
RÉMY MARTIN® offers tall, structural growth, rich copper‑orange blooms and dependable repeat flowering on a long‑lived own‑root framework that settles securely into your garden, making it a confident choice if You would like a lasting feature rose.
