ANASTASIA – cream-coloured tea-hybrid rose – Ghione
Step from your front door into a post-rain world of balance as ANASTASIA lines a narrow path with milky-cream blooms and a fresh, citrusy fragrance. Bred as a classic hybrid tea, its high-centred flowers bring cut-flower elegance into a compact, upright shrub that fits London terraces and modest family plots. Own-root production supports long-term resilience, with roots establishing in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and full ornamental value by the third. In typical British conditions it copes well with blustery showers and requires only sensible watering and drainage to stay healthy. ANASTASIA’s dense, glossy foliage and sparsely thorned stems make each flower easy to enjoy at close quarters, while its creamy tones pair beautifully with lavender, nepeta and soft grasses for a calm, sustainable garden mood. Use in a generous 40–50 litre container or a sunny bed for enduring impact and a gentle, rainwater-friendly presence.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Terraced-house front garden focal point |
The upright, 100–140 cm habit and high-centred blooms give instant structure in a small frontage, while cream flowers read clearly against brick and paving, creating a welcoming focal point for busy urban gardeners. |
| Cut-flower corner in a family garden |
Hybrid tea form, long stems and strong citrus-fruity scent make ANASTASIA ideal for home cutting, so a few bushes in a sunny corner can supply graceful, perfumed stems without relying on shop-bought flowers for home entertainers. |
| Rainwater-friendly path or driveway edge |
Planted in well-drained soil beside permeable gravel or planting strips, it works with rainwater rather than against it, softening hard surfaces while coping with typical British showers and breeze for sustainability-minded households. |
| Statement rose in a large container |
A 40–50 litre pot with peat-free compost lets you grow ANASTASIA on balconies or paved fronts; own-root plants settle and regenerate well in containers, giving long-term use from a single planting for space-conscious residents. |
| Calm “girly” cream-and-pastel border |
The milky off-white and butter-cream tones combine beautifully with foxgloves, baby’s breath and soft pinks, creating a romantic, feminine scheme that still feels refined and modern for style-focused gardeners. |
| Fragrance-led seating area |
Placing ANASTASIA near a bench or small terrace lets its strong, fresh, citrusy perfume be enjoyed at nose height, turning everyday tea breaks into a subtly scented ritual for sensory-seeking homeowners. |
| Pollinator-friendly mixed planting strip |
Although densely petalled, its moderate pollinator appeal can be boosted by pairing with lavender, sage or nepeta, creating a gently buzzing planting strip that still looks polished for wildlife-aware beginners. |
| Long-term feature in a sunny front bed |
The own-root form supports a long lifespan and recovery from pruning or weather damage, so once established it remains a reliable, elegant presence with minimal replacement need for value-conscious gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Front-Door Chic – Flank your doorstep with two large cream-flowering pots, underplanted with trailing ivy and white nepeta – ideal for image-conscious city homeowners.
- Romantic Ribbon – Plant a single-file row along a narrow front path, weaving between clumps of foxglove and baby’s breath – designed for those who favour soft, feminine planting.
- Citrus-Tea Nook – Place ANASTASIA by a small bistro set, with lavender and sage at its feet to echo the fresh scent – perfect for balcony or patio coffee drinkers.
- Vanilla-Border – Build a cream-and-gold border with ANASTASIA, soft grasses and Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ for year-round structure – suited to low-fuss family front gardens.
- Exhibition-Style Row – Grow a neat row in a sunny bed, spaced for cutting, to practice arranging high-centred blooms indoors – appealing to creative hobby florists.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, ARS exhibition name ANASTASIA; registered cultivar name NIRpwhi; commercial designation “Anastasia Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi”; part of the Hybrid Tea group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alessandro Ghione for NIRP International SA from Tanselbon × PEKwhina; registered 1995 and introduced 2001 in France and beyond as an elegant cream hybrid tea. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy plant 100–140 cm high and 55–85 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and sparsely thorned stems that are convenient for cutting and close-up enjoyment. |
| Flower morphology |
Classic hybrid tea with solitary, high-centred, pointed buds; large double flowers (26–39 petals) that open slowly on long stems and repeat freely in a strong second flush through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream to off-white blooms (ARS W; RHS 155C outer, 11D inner), showing a soft buttery centre; colour holds reasonably but petal edges may brown in intense sun or as flowers age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, noticeable perfume with fresh, citrusy, fruity notes; fragrance is easily appreciated from a seat or pathway, making the variety particularly suited to sensory planting schemes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces hips only sparingly; when present they are small, ellipsoidal, around 10–14 mm in diameter, and mature to an attractive orange-red tone late in the season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b), but highly susceptible to black spot, mildew and rust; requires regular preventative care and good air circulation in damp regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; space 50–90 cm apart depending on use; remove spent blooms, water regularly in dry spells, and apply consistent disease protection where pressure is high. |
ANASTASIA Hybrid tea rose NIRpwhi offers elegant, fragrant cream blooms, reliable repeat flowering and the long-lived stability of an own-root plant; an excellent choice if you would like a refined, enduring feature.
