The flower remains an immaculate, uniformly white shade throughout its development. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - fresh, lively character
– Immaculate, luminous snow‑white blooms
– Elegant high‑centred, pointed‑bud flower form
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Proven exhibition quality, award‑winning rose
– Very hardy, tolerates down to –32 °C Saintréith speisialta: Cumhra úr, mín do ghairdíní galánta.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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STELLA POLARE – white hybrid tea rose - Tantau
If You dream of a classic, snow-white rose that simply fits into Your garden and routine, STELLA POLARE is an elegant hybrid tea that rewards even modest care with reliable flowering and long life. Bred by Rosen Tantau, its bushy habit and neat height suit small Irish gardens, coping well with cool summers and humid weather when soil drainage is reasonably good. Large, high-centred blooms on strong stems make it ideal as a garden focal point and for cutting for the house. The remontant, repeat flowering keeps borders looking composed for much of the season, while the foliage stays attractively dark and glossy. As an own-root plant it matures steadily, giving You a durable, regenerating shrub with less long-term upkeep. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two it builds shoots, and by year three You can enjoy its full ornamental value, forming a stable, balanced presence in beds, borders and larger containers of at least 40–50 litres. With its subtle, fresh fragrance and award-winning garden and show performance, this rose offers confidence to beginners and satisfaction to more experienced gardeners alike.
High-centred, pointed buds on Stella Polare.
Freshly opened white bloom of Stella Polare, a hybrid tea rose.
Closed bud of Stella Polare, a white hybrid tea rose.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance
Hybrid tea form with high-centred, snow-white blooms gives a formal, welcoming look beside paths and doorways, while the bushy habit stays compact and tidy without specialist pruning, ideal if You want impact with limited time for detailed shaping for the busy home gardener
Small groups in mixed borders
Plant in groups of 3–5 for a coherent white accent among perennials such as Campanula, iris or coneflower; the steady remontant flowering ensures the group continues to anchor the bed even as surrounding plants change through the season, supporting easy, reliable border design for the relaxed garden owner
Cutting patch for house bouquets
Long, straight stems and large, exhibition-style flowers are excellent for cutting, so a short row in the vegetable or utility area can provide regular vases of classic white roses, turning a small planting into a practical source of home-grown flowers for the creative flower lover
Containers on patios and balconies
Grows well in a 40–50 litre container with good compost and regular watering, giving structure and elegant flowers to paved spaces or coastal balconies where permanent beds are limited, while the own-root habit supports long-lived, stable growth for the space-conscious gardener
Neat edging in family gardens
Regular spacing along a path or lawn edge at around 55 cm creates a low, defined line that is easy to mow and weed around; the moderate maintenance means occasional deadheading and feeding are usually enough to keep plants smart and flowering for the practical homeowner
Cottage-style planting with perennials
The pure white flowers harmonise with cottage-garden companions and dark green foliage gives contrast without clashing colours; its moderate disease resistance and remontant habit mean a gently romantic effect without complicated plant combinations for the romantic cottage gardener
Coastal and wind-exposed front gardens
Hardy to low winter temperatures and capable of coping with breezy, Atlantic-influenced conditions when the planting site offers reasonably free-draining soil, it suits exposed Irish front plots where robustness and simple care are priorities for the weather-aware gardener
Long-term feature shrub in a family bed
Own-root growth builds a durable framework that recovers well after pruning or occasional damage; over the years the plant forms a balanced, medium-sized bush that keeps its ornamental role without frequent renewal, fitting families who prefer planting once and enjoying it for the long-term planner
Decorating ideas
Entrance Elegance – Flank your front path with single specimens underplanted with low lavender or catmint to frame the doorway with white, scented blooms – for homeowners who want a smart, welcoming look.
White and Blue Border – Combine STELLA POLARE with Campanula persicifolia and blue iris for a calm, cool-toned summer border that stays refined as the rose repeats its flowering – for fans of classic colour schemes.
Cottage Contrast – Mix with Echinacea purpurea and airy grasses so the luminous white flowers pop against pink and bronze tones, giving a relaxed, rural cottage feel – for gardeners seeking informal charm.
Patio Feature Pot – Plant a single rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the rim to enjoy cut-quality blooms up close on a small patio – for balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny corner bed to several plants in a simple grid, edging with low herbs, to produce reliable stems for vases throughout summer – for those who love bringing garden flowers indoors.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose with registered cultivar name TANlarpost, trade name STELLA POLARE – white hybrid tea rose – TANlarpost, ARS exhibition name Polarstern; belongs to the Hybrid Tea rose group for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. at Rosen Tantau, Germany; breeding and registration year 1982, introduced 1984, initially distributed by Wheatcroft Brothers Ltd. in the United Kingdom, with later international garden and exhibition use.
Awards and recognitions
Rose of the Year – RNRS, United Kingdom (1985), RNRS Certificate of Merit (1985), plus several regional American Rose Society awards across North America between 1998 and 2012 recognising both garden and exhibition performance.
Growth and structure
Bushy hybrid tea shrub reaching about 85–120 cm in height and 70–95 cm spread, with moderately dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a balanced, upright bush suitable for beds, borders and feature planting.
Flower morphology
Large, double blooms with 26–39 petals; high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea form on mainly solitary stems, ideal for cutting; remontant habit with an abundant second flush, giving good continuity of flowers through the main season.
Colour and phenology
Flowers are uniformly white throughout development, from greenish ivory buds to snow-white full bloom; excellent colour retention with hardly any fading, occasionally showing a creamy hint in the centre or at the petal claws in certain conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, subtle fragrance with a fresh, lively character; scent is noticeable at close range without being overpowering, complementing its use near paths, seating areas and entrances where a gentle, clean rose aroma is preferred.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is generally low because of the full double flowers; when present, hips are small, egg-shaped, around 10–14 mm in diameter, and an attractive orange-red colour that can add a modest seasonal accent in late season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA zone 4b, Swedish zone 5, RHS H7); disease resistance moderate overall, showing resistance to black spot with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust; moderate heat tolerance if watered.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and regular deadheading; spacing about 55 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as a specimen, giving 3.3–3.8 plants per square metre in groups.
STELLA POLARE – white hybrid tea rose – TANlarpost offers elegant cut-quality blooms, reliable repeat flowering and a long-lived, own-root shrub for uncomplicated, lasting planting; it is a thoughtful choice if You would like a dependable white rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
STELLA POLARE – white hybrid tea rose - Tantau
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The word "Sarkcsillag" refers to the star that indicates the northern direction in the sky, in Italian Stella Polare, in German Polarstern.
Competition and Show Awards:
Rose of the Year – RNRS, United Kingdom (1985); RNRS Certificate of Merit (1985); Several regional ARS awards – North America (1998–2012)
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double flowers; occasionally an oval, orange‑red hip 10–14 mm in diameter may appear.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
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