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
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
5(8050)
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
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)
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.
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
