Hybrid tea rose

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Sunblest

Hybrid tea rose

- – Mathias Tantau Jr.

Intense, saturated golden-yellow tone, resistant to fading. - hybrid tea rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - aroma description not available

– Intense golden-yellow blooms with very good colour hold
– Elegant upright habit for borders and specimens
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush
– Proven hardiness to -26 °C (USDA 5b, H7)
– Award-winning Hybrid Tea with multiple gold medals
Special feature: Occasionally forms decorative orange-red hips in autumn.
Open to feedback – Balanced garden
Sunblest
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Sunblest – golden-yellow hybrid tea rose

If You dream of a rose that simply works in an everyday family garden, Sunblest is a reliable choice: a compact, upright hybrid tea that fits neatly into front borders and smaller beds, even where space is limited. Its deep golden-yellow blooms keep their colour beautifully, hardly fading even through unsettled Irish summers, while moderate maintenance needs make it a sensible option if You prefer straightforward care over complicated routines. As a 2-litre own-root plant it settles in steadily, builds a lasting root system and offers long-term lifespan with easier regeneration if weather or pruning go wrong. Over time it forms a balanced, mid-height bush with glossy foliage and repeat-flowering blooms that bring a quietly elegant presence to paths, terraces and front gardens. With simple soil preparation for good drainage it copes well with typical Irish wet spells and heavy ground, needing only regular watering during dry periods. Plant once, then watch it develop: first strong roots, then bushier shoots, then full ornamental value by about the third year.


Sunblest rose in freshly opened bloom, showing clear lemon-yellow petals with a deeper golden base.
Close-up of the moderately thorny stem of Sunblest.
Sunblest shows glossy, mid-green foliage.
Sunblest in a 2-litre pot, shown in sales condition.

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance Its upright, mid-height growth and tidy outline make Sunblest ideal as a welcoming feature by your path or front door, giving clear structure without overwhelming small spaces and suiting homeowners
Small group planting in a family border Planted in groups of three to five at recommended spacing, the consistent golden-yellow blooms create a unified block of colour that looks designed rather than fussy, perfect for beginners
Mixed bed with shrubs and perennials Moderately dense, glossy foliage and remontant flowering let Sunblest sit comfortably among shrubs and cottage-style perennials, providing repeat colour while others weave around it for gardeners
Cutting patch for home bouquets Large, classic hybrid tea flowers on upright stems are easy to cut and arrange, so You can enjoy the same clear yellow blooms indoors without needing specialist floristry skills for families
Sunny, well-drained spot in heavier Irish soils Given a sunny position and improved drainage, Sunblest copes well with wetter conditions and typical heavier garden soils, offering dependable flowering once established for local gardeners
Low-maintenance specimen by terrace or seating area Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance mean routine checks and an occasional tidy-up are usually sufficient, making it easy to keep smart near patios for busy householders
Feature rose in a larger container In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good compost and regular watering, its compact height and repeat blooms provide a long-season display for balconies, steps or paved areas for urban residents
Long-term planting in a family garden plan As an own-root rose it forms its bush shape in place, regenerates well after pruning or weather damage and gives stable ornamental value over many seasons, reassuring cautious starters

Decorating ideas

  • Golden Cottage Edge – Line a low front border with Sunblest and interplant soft Coreopsis for a yellow-on-yellow cottage look – ideal for lovers of relaxed, romantic gardens
  • Formal Sunlit Accent – Use Sunblest as a clipped-looking focal point framed by dwarf boxwood to create a neat, classic entrance – perfect for those who like tidy, formal front gardens
  • Paved Terrace Glow – Place one Sunblest in a 50-litre terracotta pot beside garden furniture to bring rich colour close to the house – suited to small patio and balcony owners
  • Meadow Breeze Border – Combine Sunblest with swaying Stipa tenuissima and soft grasses so the upright rose anchors movement around it – good for fans of naturalistic, modern borders
  • Year-Round Feature Bed – Position Sunblest among evergreen shrubs and seasonal perennials so its repeat blooms punctuate foliage interest from spring to autumn – ideal for busy, time-poor gardeners

Technical cultivar profile
Property Data
Name and registration Hybrid tea rose Sunblest, registered as Sunblest; trade name Sunblest – Hybrid tea rose – Sunblest. American Rose Society approved exhibition name Sunblest; collection hybrid tea rose.
Origin and breeding Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. in Germany from unknown unlabelled seedling × ‘King’s Ransom’. Introduced and first distributed by Rosen Tantau in 1970; registered in the same year.
Awards and recognitions Tokyo Gold Medal at Japan Rose Concours in 1971, Gold Star of the South Pacific and National Rose Trial Ground Winner at New Zealand Rose Trial Ground in 1973, confirming strong ornamental value.
Growth and structure Compact, upright bush typically 85–115 cm high and 55–75 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness. Forms a well-shaped, medium-sized shrub in borders.
Flower morphology Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems. Cup-shaped blooms with distinct medium-height habit, suitable for cutting and exhibition-style display in the garden.
Colour and phenology Intense golden-yellow flowers that hold colour very well with minimal fading. Buds open from sunlit yellow to bright lemon, maturing to deep golden yellow; repeat flowering with abundant second flush.
Fragrance and aroma Very faint fragrance, barely noticeable in most conditions; chosen primarily for bloom form and colour rather than scent. Best for gardeners prioritising clear, lasting yellow flowers over strong perfume.
Rose hip characteristics Occasional small, spherical orange-red hips, about 8–12 mm in diameter. Form sporadically after flowering when blooms are not deadheaded; mainly of incidental ornamental interest in late season.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4). Disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; regular monitoring and timely care improve performance.
Horticultural recommendations Performs best in a sunny position with improved drainage and regular watering in dry spells. Recommended spacing 45 cm for mass planting, 40 cm for hedging, 70 cm for specimens; medium maintenance needs.

Sunblest offers clear golden-yellow blooms, compact upright growth and reliable repeat flowering as an own-root rose that matures steadily for long-term garden enjoyment, making it a thoughtful choice if You want a dependable, easy-care planting.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: SUNBLEST – yellow tea-hybrid rose - Tantau
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:19.07.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [329] 02-055 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name is of English origin and means 'blessed by the sun, sunlit'.
Synonym Name: Landora; Tania; Rodina
Trade Name: Sunblest Hybrid tea rose Sunblest
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid
Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Rosen Tantau (Germany)
Breeder: Mathias Tantau Jr.
Breeding Year: Germany, 1970
Parentage: unknown unlabelled seedling × ‘King’s Ransom’

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: Tokyo Gold Medal – Japan Rose Concours (1971); Gold Star of the South Pacific – New Zealand Rose Trial Ground (1973); National Rose Trial Ground Winner – New Zealand Rose Trial Ground (1973)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm)
Spread: 1.8-2.5ft (55-75 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a mid-green shade.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning is weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Form: cup, distinct medium height (growth habit)
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: DY RHS code: 14A (outer), 14B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant: the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow
Flower Colour: Intense, saturated golden-yellow tone, resistant to fading.
Closed Bud: Vivid sunlit yellow, with a slight greenish tinge along the edges of the outer petals.
Freshly Opened Flower: Bright, clear lemon yellow with a slightly deeper golden shading at the base of the petals.
Full Bloom: Uniform deep golden yellow, with the centre more intensely saturated.
Pre-Fading Flower: Lighter, creamy pale yellow, tinged with buttery-yellow in places.
Colour Fading Description: The colour holds well and fades only slightly.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very faint, barely noticeable scented rose
Fragrance Character: aroma description not available
Pollinator Attraction: Its double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility mean it attracts few pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double-flowered blooms and less accessible stamens make it of limited appeal to pollinators; it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red
Rose Hip Notes: Occasionally formed, spherical, orange-red rose hips 8–12 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Flowers in warm conditions, but requires regular watering during dry periods.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 45 cm, for hedging 40 cm, as a specimen 70 cm
Planting Density: square planting 4,8 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 5,6 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Best in a sunny position
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.
Key Uses: border, cut flower, specimen, park

Notes

Strengths: Open to feedback – Balanced garden
Companion Plants: Buxus sempervirens (dwarf cultivars) - dwarf boxwood Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' - Mexican feather grass Coreopsis verticillata - threadleaf coreopsis
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SUNBLEST – yellow tea-hybrid rose - Tantau
Intense, saturated golden-yellow tone, resistant to fading. - hybrid tea rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - aroma description not available
The rose webshop. - yellow - hybrid tea rose - Sunblest - (2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm))
Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Flower shape: cup, distinct medium height (growth habit) Winter hardiness: 6b yellow - Rosen Tantau (Germany) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Sunblest - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium silver Mathias Tantau Jr.

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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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