WonderfulYou brings classic hybrid tea elegance into an easy-going family garden routine, giving You long-stemmed blooms in a warm, glowing orange that soften to apricot and cream as they age. Its upright, medium-sized bush with dense, glossy dark-green foliage fits comfortably into front gardens and smaller borders, while coping reliably with Ireland’s moist conditions and heavyclay soils when drainage is improved. The semi-double, high-centred flowers are ideal for cutting, so You can enjoy the colour and the fresh, moderately strong scent indoors as well. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, building a durable framework that responds well to simple seasonal pruning and occasional pest control. Plant, water, feed a little – in year one it focuses on roots, in year two on bushy shoots, and by year three it reaches its full ornamental value, becoming a dependable feature in Your garden.
Dense, glossy foliage with a dark green hue.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance
Upright, medium-height growth and glowing orange blooms create an immediate welcome beside a doorway or gate, while the moderately strong fragrance greets You at close range; ideal for busy homeowners seeking an elegant yet manageable feature for their front garden user
Small mixed border in a family garden
Dense, glossy dark foliage and repeat-flowering habit provide structure and colour among perennials such as Agastache or catmint, without overwhelming a modest space, giving reliable interest through the season for gardeners who prefer uncomplicated upkeep user
Cutting corner for home-cut flowers
High-centred, pointed-bud flowers on strong stems suit vases and small arrangements, so a few plants give You regular cut blooms from late spring onwards, supporting those who like to bring garden colour indoors without needing specialist rose-growing skills user
Informal small group planting (1–3 roses)
A compact group at 60–95 cm spacing forms a harmonious orange accent that repeats its display over the summer, working well in average-sized Irish gardens where You want a tidy effect from a handful of plants rather than complex planting schemes user
Low-maintenance family bed near a patio
The medium maintenance level suits a simple routine of watering, feeding and light pruning, while own-root vigour helps the bush recover from knocks and occasional neglect, reassuring beginners and time-pressed families who still want a smart, flowering corner user
Coastal or exposed suburban setting
Robust cane structure and reliable hardiness down to around -20 °C combine with good performance in cool, damp air, coping well where gardens face brisk Atlantic winds and often poorly-drained, moisture-holding soils common in coastal areas, supporting practical, site-aware planting choices user
Container rose on a balcony or terrace
In a minimum 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, it maintains its upright shape and repeat flowering, providing colour and scent close to seating areas, an appealing option for urban gardeners who have paving instead of beds but still want a classic tea-rose look user
Cottage-style border with companion plants
The warm orange tones blend beautifully with blue and mauve partners such as clematis or giant hyssop, giving a soft, romantic look, while its own-root longevity ensures the rose matures gracefully in place for those building a long-term cottage-garden feel user
Decorating ideas
Doorstep Welcome – plant WONDERFUL YOU™ by the front path with lavender or dwarf rosemary to frame your entrance in scent and warm orange colour – for homeowners wanting a simple, welcoming first impression
Cottage Mix – weave this rose between foxgloves, Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ and hardy geraniums for a loose cottage look where its orange flowers glow against blues and purples – for fans of relaxed, romantic borders
Patio Feature Pot – grow it in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme or lobelia at the base to enjoy flowers and fragrance beside your seating – for balcony and terrace gardeners with limited soil
Cutting Corner – group 3 plants in a sunny bed to harvest high-centred blooms for vases, underplanting with low alchemilla so the border still looks good after cutting – for beginners who love home-grown bouquets
Orange Accent Strip – line a short path or low fence with evenly spaced plants for a neat, easy-care ribbon of colour, softened with obedient plant or small grasses – for busy gardeners who like orderly, low-fuss planting
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as SMI170-2-4, traded as WONDERFUL YOU™ – orange tea-hybrid rose – Smith; hybrid tea group, cut-flower and exhibition type with classic high-centred blooms.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Edward Smith in the United Kingdom in 2008, with parentage unknown; introduced in 2015 via Edward Smith Roses and initially distributed by Style Roses for garden and cutting use.
Growth and structure
Upright bush reaching about 105–135 cm in height and 75–95 cm spread, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a medium-sized, well-filled shrub suited to beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, high-centred, pointed-bud flowers in classic hybrid tea form, usually solitary on stems, 17–25 petals, large bloom size around 7–10 cm, repeat-flowering with a particularly generous second flush.
Colour and phenology
Deep rich orange with a subtle bronze undertone; buds dark orange-red, opening vibrant orange then softening through mid-orange to fading peach and pale apricot with faintly creamy edges as the blooms age on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Fresh, lively fragrance of moderately strong intensity, noticeable at close range around paths, entrances or seating areas, adding sensory interest both in the garden and when stems are cut for indoor arrangements.
Rose hip characteristics
Moderately abundant, spherical hips 12–16 mm across, red RHS 43A, offering modest autumn ornamental value and seasonal interest, especially if not deadheaded late in the season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, generally healthy with regular care and occasional monitoring in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun; spacing 50–95 cm depending on use, around 2.8–3.2 plants/m² for massing. Medium maintenance: water during dry spells, feed annually, prune in late winter and monitor pests and diseases.
WONDERFUL YOU™ offers romantic orange, fragrant blooms on a reliable, medium-sized bush that cuts well and thrives long-term on its own roots, making it a reassuring, easy-care choice if you would like a lasting rose for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WONDERFUL YOU™ – orange tea-hybrid rose - Smith
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Medium orange, slightly paler on the inner surface of the petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Fading peach colour with a pale creamy tint on the outer edges.
Colour Fading Description:
The closed bud changes from dark orange‑red through bright orange to mid‑orange, then before the bloom fades to a pale apricot, with the edges becoming faintly creamy.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 13–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and reduced stamen accessibility limit their foraging.
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.
