LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun
Imagine your London front garden after rain, paths glistening and air scented with a mild, classic rose fragrance: LARA™ settles in quickly, yet rewards you for decades with its own-root resilience, steady colour, and low-effort maintenance. This upright hybrid tea brings large, golden-yellow blooms that soften to buttery tones, creating an easy, “girly” welcome beside railings, steps or a small lawn, even where soil stays heavy and damp after showers in exposed, breezy conditions. Its healthy, dark green foliage and reliable remontant flowering mean surprisingly long seasons of bloom with little intervention, while semi-double, open cups offer accessible centres that gently support garden pollinators. Planted as a compact hedge, a statement bush or in a generous 40–50 litre container, it anchors a calm, sustainable scheme of lavender, thyme and grasses, and its own-root habit quietly supports long-term stability, gradual maturity and reliable regeneration in your family garden.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small London front garden focal bush |
LARA™ forms an upright, 95–130 cm bush that fits neatly into compact front gardens, giving strong golden-yellow flowers without dominating the space. Low maintenance and good disease resistance keep it tidy for busy city households who prefer easy-care. |
| Rainwater-aware planting in heavier soils |
The robust own-root system copes well when beds stay moist between showers, building a stable structure in year one, more flowering framework in year two and full ornamental impact by year three for homeowners seeking longevity. |
| Sunny terrace or balcony in a large container |
In a 40–50 litre pot with peat-free compost, this hybrid tea gives classic blooms and glossy foliage while remaining manageable in height, ideal for balconies or patios where you collect and use rainwater and prefer plants offering simplicity. |
| Low-input rose border for beginners |
Resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, LARA™ maintains healthy leaves with minimal spraying or specialist care, making it reassuring for first-time rose owners or families who want reliable results from a plant with staying-power. |
| Cut-flower corner in a family garden |
Large, high-centred, semi-double flowers on upright stems offer elegant, long-stemmed blooms for vases while continuing to flower through the season, suiting home decorators who like to bring a few garden stems indoors yet remain time-poor. |
| Soft “girly” front-garden scheme with perennials |
The warm golden-yellow blends gently with lavender, saxifrage and dwarf marjoram, softening railings and hard paving into a welcoming frontage that feels curated but not fussy for urban gardeners drawn to a subtly feminine look. |
| Pollinator-supportive family planting |
Semi-double blooms give moderate access to nectar and pollen, while the long flowering season ensures regular visits from bees alongside herbs and other pollinator plants, reassuring households who value a garden that feels truly alive. |
| Resilient long-term feature rose |
Own-root growth helps LARA™ recover from accidental damage or harsh pruning, preserving its shape and colour consistency year after year, even in cooler, wind-exposed UK gardens, appealing to owners who prioritise garden continuity. |
Styling ideas
- Front-Door Welcome – Pair LARA™ with lavender and thyme in a narrow bed beside your steps for a perfumed, golden-pastel entrance – ideal for terrace owners wanting charm without complex upkeep.
- Balcony Statement – Grow a single bush in a 50 litre container with trailing saxifrage to soften edges – suited to flat dwellers seeking a classic rose focus in limited space.
- Soft-Hedge Ribbon – Plant a low row along a front boundary, interplanted with compact marjoram, for a gentle, “girly” hedge – good for families replacing hard surfacing with living structure.
- Cutting-Nook – Combine LARA™ with nepeta and sage in a sunny corner to provide both cutting stems and a relaxed pollinator patch – perfect for hobby gardeners who like informal bouquets.
- Rain-Garden Pocket – Site near a downpipe in improved, free-draining soil, underplanted with moisture-tolerant groundcover – suited to sustainability-minded owners managing roof water attractively.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
LARA™ is a yellow Hybrid Tea rose marketed as a bush and cut-flower type; commercial group Hybrid tea rose, breeder Braun, verified cultivar identity for eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root production. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Marco Braun with breeding year recorded as 2012; specific parentage, introduction and registration years are not documented, but selection reflects modern health and garden performance priorities. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush reaching around 95–130 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage that supports a tidy, vertical garden presence in small borders. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with a pronounced medium-high centre, typically 13–25 petals, borne mostly solitary, with strong remontancy and an abundant second flush in suitable garden conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich golden-yellow base with a delicate amber hue; ARS yellow, RHS 14A outer and 14C inner, lightening gradually to buttery and creamy-yellow edges, with good colour retention and moderate, even fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classic rose fragrance of mild strength, present but non-intrusive, allowing enjoyable close-up appreciation and use near seating areas or entrances without overwhelming more subtly scented companion plants. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms ellipsoidal red hips, approximately 12–18 mm in diameter, produced in moderate quantities, adding discrete late-season interest and supporting wildlife-friendly planting schemes in family gardens. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Classed as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C, RHS H7, corresponding to USDA zone 6b and Swedish zone 3, reliable in most UK regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to low-maintenance planting at 50–90 cm spacing; responds well to standard rose feeding and pruning, thriving in sun with improved drainage, and particularly efficient in own-root, peat-free garden use. |
LARA™ – yellow hybrid tea rose - Braun brings low-maintenance health, long flowering and enduring own-root structure to compact gardens and containers, making it a thoughtful choice if you value gentle colour with lasting presence.
