HEMMA – pink hybrid tea rose
Step onto your front path after rain and HEMMA greets you with balance – a compact, bushy hybrid tea that brings an immediate sense of home to small, urban gardens. Its velvety raspberry-pink blooms carry a medium, fresh tea fragrance, ideal for enjoying up close by a low fence or railings. Own-root plants are naturally resilient, regenerating well after pruning and giving you dependable shape and flowering for many seasons. In typical British conditions it copes steadily with blustery showers and heavier soils where improved drainage is provided, suiting London terraces and compact family plots. Medium maintenance means simple seasonal care rather than specialist routines. Planted in peat-free compost and watered mainly with collected rain, it slips easily into a greener, more sustainable way of gardening. Give it a bright, open position and, as roots establish and top growth builds over three years from quiet first season to full display, you can enjoy its reliable longevity, refined colour and quietly confident elegance.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| London terraced-house front garden |
Compact bushy growth and 60–85 cm height keep HEMMA proportionate to narrow front beds and rail-side strips, while elegant, cupped blooms add a smart, welcoming accent visible from the pavement, ideal for the style-conscious townhouse owner. |
| Small family garden rose bed |
Medium maintenance and good disease resistance to powdery mildew and black spot make this a dependable option where time is limited, giving repeat waves of flowers through the season without demanding complex care from the busy family gardener. |
| Rainwater-friendly planting with improved soil |
HEMMA responds well where heavier or clay soils are opened up with organic matter and grit, supporting steady root growth and stable flowering even in wetter spells, fitting a modestly managed, water-aware scheme for the practical urban gardener. |
| Long-term structural feature near a seating area |
Dense mid-green foliage and a rounded habit provide year-on-year structure, while own-root growth allows the plant to regenerate from the base after pruning or winter damage, reassuring those planning for decades rather than seasons, such as the reflective long-term planner. |
| Cut-flower section in a compact plot |
Large, double, solitary blooms on straight stems lend themselves to cutting, with the fresh, fruity tea scent ideal for indoor vases, allowing even small gardens to supply regular bunches for the home-loving, arrangement‑minded beginner florist. |
| Peat-free container on balcony or patio |
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with peat-free compost, HEMMA’s moderate vigour and controlled spread stay in scale, while own-root resilience supports re-sprouting after renewal pruning, suiting the space-aware, sustainability-focused apartment gardener. |
| Mixed border with soft perennials |
The rich raspberry-pink flowers sit beautifully with airy companions such as nepeta, lavender or sage, while mid-green foliage ties the planting together, bringing a calm, balanced look sought by the design-curious yet time-poor hobby gardener. |
| Season-long interest in a front boundary line |
Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush extends display well into late summer, ensuring the front of the property stays colourful beyond peak season and rewards simple deadheading, matching the expectations of the impact-seeking first-time buyer. |
Styling ideas
- Terrace Welcome – Line a short front path with HEMMA and low nepeta, echoing the raspberry-pink blooms against cool blue haze – for style-led city-dwellers wanting an elegant, easy-care entrance.
- Balcony Retreat – Grow a single HEMMA in a 50 litre pot with trailing thyme at the rim to enjoy repeat flowers and scent in tight spaces – for apartment owners seeking a gentle, fragrant escape.
- Soft Contrast – Combine HEMMA with lavender and silvery foliage for a calm, structured border that looks good from spring to autumn – for busy professionals favouring low-fuss, cohesive planting.
- Family Focus – Place HEMMA near a seating area with hardy geraniums to blend long flowering and easy maintenance around play space – for families wanting reliable colour without complex upkeep.
- Classic Cut-Flower – Dedicate a small row of HEMMA with sage edging for steady, scented stems to bring indoors – for home decorators who enjoy arranging their own garden roses.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
HEMMA is a hybrid tea rose marketed as Hemma Hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA®, part of the hybrid tea rose collection; discovered and selected in Hungary, with no separate registered exhibition name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered by pharmaROSA® in Hungary in 2013, with parentage and original breeder records not publicly documented; introduced to the market by PharmaRosa® Ltd. and selected for garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Forms a bushy, upright shrub about 60–85 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness, giving a compact, well-filled outline for borders and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems; remontant habit gives repeat flushes with an especially abundant second flowering, suited to cutting and close-up viewing. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Rich raspberry-pink flowers (RHS 65C outer, 62D inner) show velvety depth and cream-pink centres, then gradually soften to mauve-pink as they age, with moderate colour retention and a gently fading contrast. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, fresh and fruity tea fragrance noticeable at close range, balancing classic hybrid tea notes with lighter, uplifting tones that are well suited to seating areas and paths where people pass by. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally produces small, ellipsoidal orange-red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, which add a modest touch of seasonal interest in late season but are not a dominant ornamental or wildlife feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness between –21 and –18 °C, showing good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot and medium susceptibility to rust, performing reliably in typical UK garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Allow around 50–100 cm spacing depending on use; plant in well-drained, improved soil or large containers, prune annually to maintain shape, and apply standard pest and disease checks as part of routine care. |
HEMMA Hybrid tea rose pharmaROSA® offers compact, long-lived structure, remontant flowering and refined fragrance, with own-root resilience for steady regeneration and low-fuss care, making it a thoughtful choice for enduring garden planting.
